Josh Tariff

Josh grew up in Longmeadow, Massachusetts where he excelled in the performing arts while withstanding and overcoming various physical and learning disabilities that caused consistent bullying throughout his younger life. While in grade school, Josh specifically excelled in percussion and went to the University of Akron to work with Dr. Larry Snider and Matthew Dudack on his BM in percussion. Once completed in 2005, Josh moved to California where he attended CalArts and received his MFA in Multi Focus Percussion in 2007. While at CalArts, Josh discovered the world of Improv Comedy and completed the training program at IO West in 2006-2007 while also attending CalArts full time and holding a part time job! Josh quickly made a name around the Improv community not just as a performer, but as a host and started hosting the famous CageMatch at IO West from 2007-2014. Josh has also excelled in the world of Professional Wrestling. Best known as the character 'Christian Rosenberg', Josh made his Independent wrestling debut in 2005 as a commentator and has gone on to become one of the most sought after voices and personalities in the Southern California Independent Wrestling circuit. Josh has also been hosting WWE programs on AfterBuzzTV since 2013 and has interviewed some of the biggest names in the WWE over the last six years and his podcasts over the years have been downloaded millions of times! Josh also hosts various comedy events, Bar Trivia games, and poker events. Along with voiceover work on National campaign ads and traveling the country performing and teaching improv while showing people that they can overcome any bullying or disabilities they may have to truly enjoy their lives. Josh resides in Van Nuys California. For booking information, you can email him directly at [email protected].