I’m a writer and performer of comedy and experimental theatre.

I like writing satire that’s clear-eyed and critical of our cultural foibles, but maintains a hopeful outlook grounded in kindness and collective power.

I perform primarily with the San Francisco Neo-Futurists, where I’m also Co-Artistic Director. We perform our critically-acclaimed flagship show The Infinite Wrench every Friday & Saturday. The SF Chronicle calls us one of “22 San Francisco things everyone should do.”

My solo work includes comedy music and essays. I’ve trained with Upright Citizens Brigade and The PIT in NYC, and with American Conservatory Theatre and ODC in SF. Outside performance, I like working in political tech, indie film production, and housing cooperatives.

Upcoming Shows

Sat 3/30
Secret Backyard Show (with jeb!)
Mission, San Francisco

Fri 3/29 + Sat 3/30
Fri 4/5 + Sat 4/6
Fri 4/12 + Sat 4/13
Fri 4/19 + Sat 4/20
Fri 4/26 + Sat 4/27
The Infinite Wrench with the SF Neo-Futurists
447 Minna St, San Francisco

The Critics Are Raving

“Topher Lin’s excellent piece…is distinct in its moral complexity.”
—Washington Post

“The company doesn’t hesitate to test the audience’s limits; drink the meat-flavored seltzer at your own risk.”
—The New Yorker on a performance of The Infinite Wrench featuring my work “Meat-Flavored Sparkling Water”

“aways having a beautiful smile to everybody he meets along the way.”
—Airbnb host, Tokyo

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