For those of you who regularly watch G4’s Attack of the Show, you already know of the adorable and quirky co-host Alison Haislip. Her energy and geek knowledge on screen makes it easy to instantly become a fan. Aside from managing a crazy schedule, she was able to spare some time and share insight about working at G4, her perspective on geek culture, and her personal geekiness. And I am beyond pleased to announce that Alison is as cool and geeky in real life as she is on TV.

After graduating from Boston College with a BA in Theater Arts, when did you decide to make the move to LA?

I’m a Jersey girl through and through so I thought I was moving to NYC to continue my acting career.  Then fate intervened, and I spent my senior spring break visiting a friend in Los Angeles.  When I stepped off the plane, I just knew I had to move sunny California.  I changed all my plans in 2 months and moved to LA 3 weeks after I graduated.  I haven’t thought about moving once…I haven’t even moved apartments since I got here!

What events led to landing your career on G4’s Attack of the Show?

Beer.  Seriously.  I was bartending at a beer and wine bar called The 3rd Stop, when one of my regulars came in with a friend to celebrate his wife’s pregnancy.  It just so happened that this friend worked in the development department at G4.  After a couple of beers, my regular turns to his friend and goes, “You should totally know Alison!  She plays video games!  Put her on your network!”  (more…)