Eric's path to stand-up comedy began unexpectedly following a medical crisis that left him physically injured. Rather than hide from the attention his appearance would draw, he embraced the spotlight, transforming vulnerability into art. "I'm a big guy with a cane and cast – people are going to stare anyway" 

His short film "Maps" exemplifies this philosophy, exploring grief through two sisters who represent different facets of Basso's own personality – the solitary artist versus the social connector. The film's emotional impact stems from its personal traegdy, drawing from real experiences with loss.