Josh Cohen

Bio

Josh Cohen began his career in 1995 as a professional puppeteer, film and television actor. In the early 2000’s, Josh was the proud proprietor of a NYC pop-up comedy space called, "FREAKS LOCAL 413 STORE FRONT THEATER." There he hosted NYCs top improv, sketch and standup comedy acts. While running “FREAKS” & performing at Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, Josh met Tamra Malaga. Their 20 year partnership as The Josh and Tamra Show, has resulted in the duo headlining comedy festivals all over the US and Canada, where they perform and teach their unique brand of long-form puppet improv comedy. Josh is proud to be a Muppeteer for the Jim Henson Company. Josh has toured the world teaching and performing puppetry for the Muppets. Josh trained with the UCB 4’s Ian Roberts, Veep’s Matt Walsh and SNL’s Amy Poehler. Josh is a proud alumni of the UCB’s house Harold Teams - My Kickass Van. He was also the resident puppeteer and costume character performer on NBC’s Late Night with Conan O’Brien. Alongside his comedy partner, Josh & Tamra are also the creators of the "BEST COMEDY" winning original puppet sitcom pilot, "APARTMENT 413.” Most recently, Josh & Tamra received a Streamy award nomination for their groundbreaking live streaming web puppet show, "MONKEY NEWS SOURCE". The duo are currently wrapping their third season of The Josh and Tamra Show (Westchester Media Facilities TV) , and can be seen featured on the main stage at The Magnet, P.I.T. , and UCB in NYC. Currently the duo are producing a sketch show and comedy shorts for JoshAndTamra.com. Please visit youtube.com/thejoshandtamrashow