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Scientist Turned Comedian

This unique show blends stand-up comedy with science, and humorous PowerPoint visuals. The show was developed by Tim Lee; a comedian and a PhD . "I came up with the idea while sitting through seminars in grad school. There is just so much potential for humor in science ... if you know where to look."
Lee has become an underground sensation with over 2 million views on his YouTube videos. Piggybacking that success, Tim took "Off the Charts" on the road selling out shows from New York to Hollywood. Audiences hungry for comedy that is smart and funny flocked to the show.
Lee's comedy uses scientific phenomena and tools to explain everything from the hair that collects on a bar of soap to how his standards drop rapidly with abstinence.
"I did my first PowerPoint comedy bit while giving a seminar on salmon population dynamics. The idea hibernated in my mind, but it wasn't until years later that I tried it at an open mic and the audience went wild," Lee said.

"I've been told many times that people feel smarter after the show. If that happens that's great, but that's not the point. I want people to think a little, laugh a lot, and leave happy. Comedy is where you look for it. You just need a little imagination.."

This show features Andrew Norelli and is hosted by Mal Hall.