Mikey Mileos (born 6 December 1980) is a stand up comedian and comedy writer from

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, Australia who lives in

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, United States. In April 2009, Mileos was a national finalist in

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radio's

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competition, a nationally televised event. Since then, he has played at almost every major comedy club in Australia. In 2010, he was selected to perform alongside a slew of international comedy veterans in the

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's Cracker Night gala, a rare feat considering he did not actually have a show in the festival. His unique comedic style combines

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in an almost one-liner fashion, incorporating political and philosophical ideas and mixing them with his own brand of silliness. As a comedy writer Mileos worked on the Australian hit television show '' Good News Week''. Mileos has also worked as a freelance comedy writer for Australian lads magazine ''

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'', but insists that it was only for the money.

Festival Shows

*2011 ''Stupid People Will Be Offended'' - Edinburgh Fringe Festival (as Part of PBH's

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) *2011 ''They're Just Words'' - Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival *2010 ''These Are My Jokes'' - Melbourne International Comedy Festival *2010 ''Young Guns of Comedy (Sydney Comedy Showcase)'' - Adelaide Fringe Festival *2009 ''The Night Cap Featuring Jaymie Wilson, Mikey Mileos & Magesh'' - Melbourne International Comedy Festival

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Mileos, Mikey 1980 births Australian male comedians Living people