Introduction
Beth Lapides (/ləˈpiːdʌs/; lə-PEE-dəs) is an entertainer, writer, and comedian.
Art
Lapides began her career as a visual and performance artist in New York. She continues to exhibit in group shows.
Un-Cabaret
By 1990 Lapides and her partner and husband Greg Miller had moved to Los Angeles. In 1993 they created Un-Cabaret, a live show that became an important venue for the Los Angeles "alternative comedy" movement. Notable shows that emerged from the Un-Cabaret included Julia Sweeney's God Said, 'Ha! and Laura Kightlinger's book Quick Shots of False Hope. Spin-off productions from the Un-Cabaret have included Say the Word, a story-telling show; The Other Network, a show featuring unaired pilots, and the Un-Cab Lab, a student workshop.
Did I Wake You?
Lapides's first book Did I Wake You?--Haikus for Modern Living was published in 2007.
Theatre
Lapides has created several one-person shows and performance pieces, including a satirical 1992 campaign to be elected First Lady, a 2007 show based on her book of haiku, and a recent production entitled 100% Happy 88% of the Time.
Filmography
Lapides appeared in the famous "Sex and the City" TV series as a performance artist who doesn't speak or eat in the "One" episode (2003).