David Harris was born in St. Paul, MN and grew up in New Hope, Minneapolis, MN. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Business, Communications, and Youth Work and has been performing professionally for fifteen years. David has performed in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Kansas, and California (he also performed in his parent's basement when he was 5).
David's career highlights are entertaining at Orchestra Hall for 1000 people, the Minnesota State Fair, the University of Minnesota over 20 times, the Varsity Theater, Paradise Charter Cruises, The Mall of America and for many of Minnesota's Top Corporations and CEOs. David has also produced and co-starred in Minnesota's Emmy-Award Winning Comedy TV Show, Nate On Drums which aired to 1.4 million people on Minnesota's ABC affiliate, KSTC.TV, Channel 45 (A DVD of Nate on Drums was released in 2005.)
David has had the pleasure of entertaining national celebrities including Kevin Garnett, Dan Beuttner (world-cyclist), The Minnesota Vikings, and many Minnesota celebrities such as Dick Enrico and news anchors including: Don Shelby, Frank Vascellero, Amelia Santenello, Eric Perkins, and Chris Conangla.
David has been featured in almost every major news publication and channel in the state of Minnesota. He is also a commercial actor and played the lead role in several television commercials including Marathon Gasoline and Jim Henson Productions, as well as an international award-winning industrial film for Best Buy. (When he was 18, he was nominated by his sister for Teen Guy of the Year and was featured as one of the 10 finalists.)
Just a few of the clients David has performed for:
- Orchestra Hall
- Guthrie
- Varsity Theater
- Pradise Charter Cruises
- The Mall of America
- Minnesota Vikings
- Minnesota State Fair
- 3M
- Best Buy
- Target
What's the best thing about being a performer?
"The thing I like best about being a professional entertainer is the chance to express myself through comedy and magic, to continually improve my show, and to connect with audiences so they walk away with a fun, entertaining, and meaningful experience."
Any unique facts about your act?
"Some additional fun facts about my act are that I can tailor portions of the comedy and magic for the particular audience. I also like to exaggerate my worldview and my real self in order to entertain audiences. I also regularly emcee and host events."
