Rev. Andrew Elizabeth Basso (He/Him) is a writer and comedian based out of Toronto, Ontario. He is best known for not wanting to write biographies about himself. He has been quoted as saying “Do I have to?” and “Is this mandatory?” in an article by Rolling Stone’s David Lipsky. Lipsky would go on to say that Basso is not only “more interesting” than anyone he has ever interviewed, but also that he “Could probably beat [them all] in a footrace… and it wouldn’t even be close.”

Growing up in poverty as a migrant farm worker in Paris, Texas, Andrew dreamed of studying at Second City in Toronto. At 17, his dream came true, and he began performing as an improvisational and stand-up comedian. His work inspired legends of the art form, including, but not limited to, Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, and Alonzo 'Hamburger' Jones.

After completing his training at Second City, he moved on to study Media Production at Toronto Metropolitan University. Upon graduation, he was offered a position as the school’s Dean of Medicine. However, humble as he is, Andrew declined, instead settling for the key to the city. Which, until that point, had only ever been offered to Superman, Nelson Mandela, and recording artist The Weeknd.

Since his 18th birthday, Andrew has been first runner-up for People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive, 6 years running. While at the Caetani Centre, he plans to tone and sculpt in preparation for People’s 2026 nominations. Andrew claims that this is the year he takes down that ‘bastard John Krazinski.’ He would go on to say that “[Krazinski’s] not even that hot” and “No, I’m not crying, get this camera out of my face.” 

Today, Andrew can be found skulking the streets of Toronto with someone else’s wife and their loving dog, Petunia.

This biography is a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Andrew is really fast, though, and could probably beat you in a foot race, assuming he was given time to stretch beforehand so as not to pull a hammy.