
The Art of Small Talk
About the Event:
For many, small talk is a superficial, tedious and an all-around uncomfortable endeavor. For actor-comedians Casey Wilson and Jessica St. Clair, an awkward restroom encounter with Kim Kardashian sparked an innovative idea: develop dreaded socializing into a valuable skill. With contributions by Amy Poehler and Malcolm Gladwell, their new audiobook The Art of Small Talk infuses humor and actionable advice by outlining six straightforward rules to enhance our conversational engagement and build connection. Small talk with Casey, Jessica and their friend, comedian and SNL alum Tim Meadows, for an entertaining evening filled with sometimes-hilarious practical tips that you’re encouraged to practice in activities before and after the event.
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Casey Wilson
Casey Wilson is an actress, writer, author, director, and podcaster. Her first book, The Wreckage of my Presence, was...

Jessica St. Clair
Actress and writer Jessica St. Clair initially gained notoriety by performing at the legendary Upright Citizens Briga...

Tim Meadows
Tim Meadows is an actor, writer, and comedian who was one of the longest-running cast members on Saturday Night Live,...
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[Event tile image description: The event image at the top left of the event page is a photograph of Jessica St Clair in a green dress (left) and Casey Wilson in a black dress (right) on a pink background. Photo Credit: Casey Wilson-Mike Rosenthal.]













