
Jessica Kirson (born November 14, 1969, in South Orange, NJ) is an American stand‑up comedian, actress, producer, and podcaster. Known for her energy and silly, vulnerable characters, she’s a staple in top New York clubs like Gotham, Caroline’s, and the Improv. Kirson holds a BS from University of Maryland and an MSW from NYU, originally training as a therapist. [en.wikipedia.org], [jessicakirson.com] [en.wikipedia.org]
Her career highlights include:
Comedy Central special Talking to Myself, executive produced by Bill Burr [en.wikipedia.org]
Producer and contributor to FX’s documentary Hysterical, spotlighting female comics at SXSW 2021 [jessicakirson.com]
Appearances on The Tonight Show, The View, Kevin Can Wait, and The Howard Stern Show [en.wikipedia.org], [jessicakirson.com]
Her stand‑up often blends personal stories—sobriety, Jewish heritage, and life as an openly lesbian woman—with sharp, “gallows humor.” [en.wikipedia.org], [jessicakirson.com]