Her writing has been featured in an anthology of great comedy, alongside that of Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Dennis Miller and Joan Rivers.

She's the host of NPR's trivia show "Ask Me Another" and a regular contributor to the popular storytelling event, podcast and radio program The Moth.

We talk about Ophira's life changing decision to leave the acting and comedy scene in Toronto and start from scratch in New York City, her writing routines and more.

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