Pete Lee

Stand-up comedian and South Orange native Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage! She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Videos of her countless comedic characters earned more than 50 million views on social media, and The Montreal Gazette praises her for taking “self-deprecating to another level, turning it into an art form” in her comedy shows.

In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Kirson stands out as one of the strongest, regardless of gender, winning the coveted Nightlight Award for “Best Stand Up Comedian” in New York City. Kirson has performed at Marshall’s Women in Comedy, Comedy Central’s South Beach, and HBO’s Las Vegas comedy festivals. She is also a regular contributor on The Howard Stern Show.