An alumni of the Neighborhood Playhouse, Marissa moved to Chicago to pursue theater and film, but discovered sketch comedy and never looked back.
“Talk fast and worry about the art later.”
– Michael McCarthy
In 2015, a friend encouraged her to audition for Monday Night Live where director Michael McCarthy cast her in her first sketch comedy where she became hooked on the process of short rehearsals, multiple characters, and getting laughs.
Bye Bye Liver
Chicago’s Longest Running Drinking Show
Reviving Chicago’s longest running interactive comedy drinking show featuring unique games, sketch comedy, and original music in a speakeasy-style bar!
Every Friday: 7:00pm @ Newport Theater
Feature: Daytime Chicago
We were so thrilled to be interviewed on WGN’s Daytime Chicago.
Today we're highlighting two female comedians we think you should know. The duo is introducing a whole new arch and character to sketch comedy. Joining us now are comedians and co-creators of Trash Panda Marissa Chastain and Fee Basanavicius.
Winner:
First Place
2020 Sweded Film Festival
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"Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!”
— Miss Frizzle, Magic School Bus