Jeff Raz has performed nationally and internationally for decades, starring in circuses (Cirque du Soleil, Pickle Family Circus and more) and plays, including Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors on Broadway. He is a graduate of Dell'Arte International, has written 15 plays, including Father-Land with Jael Weisman, and has directed dozens of circus, puppet and theater productions. He cofounded Vaudeville Nouveau in 1982, the S.F. New Vaudeville Festival in 1985, The New Pickle Family Circus in 1993, The Clown Conservatory in 2000 and the Medical Clown Project in 2010. His first book, The Secret Life of Clowns: A backstage tour of Cirque du Soleil and The Clown Conservatory, was launched at the Smithsonian in 2017. Jeff continues to write, perform, direct and teach as well as work globally as a communications consultant with Stand & Deliver.  www.jeffraz.com