Voted one of the &ldquo\;Top 10 Comedians in New York City&r
dquo\; by The Hollywood Reporter\, Modi Rosenfeld&mdash\;known simply as M
odi&mdash\;is one of the most sought-after performers on the comedy circui
t today. With a sharp wit\, impeccable timing\, and a gift for engaging au
diences\, he has earned widespread acclaim for his high-energy performance
s and cultural insights. \;
Featured on HBO\, CBS\, NBC\, ABC\,
Comedy Central\, The Howard Stern Show\, and E! Entertainment\, Modi has
also received rave reviews from The New York Times\, Time Out NY\, and The
New York Post. \;He has become a staple in New York&rsquo\;s vibrant
comedy scene\, recently selling out 3 shows at NYC&rsquo\;s famed Beacon T
heatre while regularly performing at top theatres nationally and internati
onally. \; A testament to Modi&rsquo\;s expanding universe\, May will
see him tour such non-traditional standup markets such as Warsaw\, Geneva
\, Antwerp\, Munich and Frankfurt and validates that &ldquo\;funny crosses
borders.&rdquo\; \;
Born in Tel Aviv\, Israel\, Modi emigrated
to the United States at the age of seven and was raised on Long Island. A
fter graduating from Boston University\, he initially pursued a career in
investment banking before discovering his true calling in stand-up comedy
during an open-mic night. Known for his ability to read a room and tailor
his material to any audience\, Modi seamlessly weaves his Jewish heritage
into his act\, making him a favorite among Jewish audiences while still re
sonating with fans of all backgrounds. \;
At the core of Modi&r
squo\;s comedy is what he calls Moshiach Energy. &ldquo\;I&rsquo\;ve coine
d the term Moshiach Energy\, which is an energy I feel every time I do a s
how and see people from all different backgrounds and walks of life: relig
ious/not religious\, Sephardic/Ashkenazi\, Jewish/not Jewish\, united in l
aughter\,&rdquo\; Modi explains. &ldquo\;That is an hour of Moshiach Energ
y. The goal is to bring that energy 24/7 \;through acts of kindness\,
providing laughter\, or even just bringing a smile everywhere you go.&rdqu
o\; \;
Beyond stand-up\, Modi is the host of the popular podcas
t And Here's Modi\, which offers an inside look at the man behind the micr
ophone. Featuring a raw and unfiltered side of the comedian rarely seen on
stage\, the show explores comedy\, trending topics\, spirituality\, and p
ersonal anecdotes&mdash\;all while finding the funny in everything. Co-hos
ted by Periel Aschenbrand and Modi&rsquo\;s husband and manager\, Leo Veig
a\, And Here's Modi \;is about to reach its 150-episode milestone\, so
lidifying its place as a fan-favorite in the comedy podcast world. \;<
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Modi has also made notable on-screen appearances\, playing himself
in HBO&rsquo\;s Crashing \;and Netflix&rsquo\;s When Jews Were Funny.
He has acted in multiple feature films\, including leading roles in Waitin
g for Woody Allen&mdash\;which won the LA Film Festival&mdash\;and Stand U
p. \; Modi also starred in his own one-hour special\, Know Your Audien
ce\, which premiered last year on 800 Pound Gorilla Media.
Recogniz
ing his contributions to the arts and comedy\, New York City honored Modi
with his own day&mdash\;June 26th&mdash\;when Mayor Bill de Blasio officia
lly declared it Mordechi "Modi" Rosenfeld Day \;in 2018.