WME said today that Mike Berkowitz and Allysa Mahler will spearhead the agency’s comedy crossover group. Also on the team are Kathleen Lewis, a new hire from Anonymous Content, and Katie Marshall, who’s been promoted to agent.
Since joining WME in 2018, Berkowitz has led the agency’s comedy touring group, and Mahler comes from a comedic-scripted television background.
This new team aims to bring together comedic talent throughout WME in the hope of bringing more crossover opportunities including touring, TV, film, publishing, digital and endorsements. “The comedy business today demands a 360-degree approach to servicing our clients, and we’re pleased to form this new group to bring them even more opportunities,” Berkowitz and Mahler said
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