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Russ Sharek is a classically-trained theatrical clown and clown teacher. They have been described as wiser than a rubber duck, a zen fool, and a magical f***ing wizard, among other things. Russ was allegedly the inspiration for Analog Nowhere's BSDClown. They communicate using English, toki pona, Esperanto, silly voices, funny faces, strange noises, dramatic hand gestures, and colorful expletives. Russ learned from some of the best clowns and physical performers in the world, including Aitor Basuri from SpyMonkey, Avner the Eccentric, the New York Goofs, and Angela DeCastro of the Why Not Institute. They created a clown theater program at a circus center and are currently working to renovate a building into a clown school, artists residency program, and theatrical play space.