Jessica Kirson
About Jessica Kirson
Jessica Kirson (born November 14, 1969) is an American stand-up comedian, actress and producer. She is known for performing regularly at comedy venues in New York City, including Gotham Comedy Club, Laugh Factory, Caroline's and the Improv. She was born and raised in South Orange, New Jersey, and is of Jewish descent; before her family moved from Europe to the United States, their last name was Kirschenbaum. She graduated from Columbia High School in 1987 and is the stepsister of both actor Zach Braff and writer Joshua Braff.
With the intention of becoming a therapist, Kirson graduated from the University of Maryland in family studies and from New York University with a Master of Social Work. She made her career debut in the 2014 film School Dance, and her one-hour special Talking to Myself debuted on Comedy Central in 2019, executive produced by Bill Burr. She acted in and served as consultant, producer and writer on the 2016 Robert De Niro film The Comedian, and was an executive producer of the documentary Hysterical.
Kirson has performed on The Tonight Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View and Kevin Can Wait, and hosts her own podcast, Disgusting Hawk. She is also a contributor on The Howard Stern Show. In her comedy she often narrates personal experiences of sobriety, her Jewish upbringing and her identity as a lesbian, and has cited Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett among her comedic influences. In 2025 she participated in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Comedy Festival, later releasing a statement apologizing for her participation and donating her appearance fees to a human rights organization.
Videos (1,289)
Videos 49 to 72 of 1,289.
1:00When Ex's sit together
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0:44Some people are so dead inside w/@matteolanecomedy
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0:59These civil rights lawyers don’t have it easy
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0:37The holocaust vs 9/11
2.5M views
0:48I love having nerds at my shows.
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0:54T!ts and eye contact are all that matter
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0:24I wish my parents were MORE homophobic
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1:00The best job is having a rich husband
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0:58I live to slay
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0:53she is a Real Lesbian
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0:49Are they a cute couple?
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1:00Lesbian one night stands are AWFUL.
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0:52The worst lesbian date I've been on w/@matteolanecomedy
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0:55Cute boy likes packages
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0:56I can always spot the misery in every relationship
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0:53These guys really put me to sleep.
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0:56jews think everyone is stealing
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0:51Sales guys are so miserable.
2.2M views
0:52I hate when people awww at a good samaritan
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0:51The most confusing table!
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1:00I had an actual N@zi in the audience. Stay safe!
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0:23Jews are HYPOCRITS
2.1M views
0:58Lesbians are HAPPY NOW?
2M views
1:00CAN YOU SPEAK UP?
2M viewsGuest appearances (42)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Jessica Kirson.
Guest appearances 1 to 24 of 42.
1:00Mark Normand's Best Moments on 'Something's Burning' w/ Bert Kreischer & Jessica Kirson
Mark Normand
7.5M views
0:51Matteo Lane & Jessica Kirson Talk to Liza Minnelli
Matteo Lane
1M views
1:08:59Mark Normand, Jessica Kirson, and the Diner Surprise | Something's Burning | S1 E16
Bert Kreischer
392.7K views
1:22:07Dr Phil LIVE! With Jason Biggs, Jessica Kirson & Godfrey
Adam Ray
342.7K views
8:58Matteo Lane & Jessica Kirson Talk With Vivian
Matteo Lane
296.3K views
1:13:10Jessica Kirson | Whiskey Ginger w/ Andrew Santino 192
Andrew Santino
243.2K views
1:21:15Out-Of-Body Experience with Jessica Kirson & Rachel Feinstein | Chrissy Chaos | EP 41
Chris Distefano
192.9K views
5:47Matteo Lane & Jessica Kirson Talk To Liza Minnelli
Matteo Lane
190.9K views
9:02Matteo Lane & Jessica Kirson BLOOPERS
Matteo Lane
172K views
1:31:03Jessica Kirson Goes To Hell With Hannah Berner
Hannah Berner
146.4K views
1:04:57HoneyDew Podcast | Jessica Kirson
Ryan Sickler
75.1K views
1:21:32Ep. 143 Is There One For That? w/Jessica Kirson | Where My Moms At?
Christina Pazsitzky
69.9K views
45:50Self Care And Damaged People w/ Jessica Kirson | Where My Mom's At? Ep. 219
Christina Pazsitzky
63K views
1:50:12Jessica Kirson Is the Man | Bertcast # 673
Bert Kreischer
62.4K views
1:29:31Socially Distanced Massages with Rachel Feinstein & Jessica Kirson - LongDays with Yannis Pappas
Yannis Pappas
52.6K views
1:31:16Bertcast # 414 - Jessica Kirson & ME
Bert Kreischer
40.5K views
37:05Comic Jessica Kirson discuss Bethenny Frankel, Woody Allen’s Girlfriend & Varsity Blues
Heather McDonald
34.3K views
1:36:36Sh’ your Pants w/ Jessica Kirson - Longdays with Yannis Pappas
Yannis Pappas
26K views
55:13Jessica Kirson | She's the Man | Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out Podcast
Mike Birbiglia
24.5K views
1:08:59Mark Normand and Jessica Kirson | Something's Burning w/ Bert Kresicher
Mark Normand
24K views
43:34Jessica Kirson | And Here's Modi Episode 131
Modi Rosenfeld
10K views
0:17Jessica Kirson is The Grateful Dead for the mentally ill
Modi Rosenfeld
7.2K views
1:03Modi recalls meeting Jessica Kirson's father for the first time on episode 131 of "And Here's Modi"
Modi Rosenfeld
5.3K views
0:16Jessica Kirson stops by the podcast (and stays despite the lack of catering)
Modi Rosenfeld
4K viewsChannels on this page: Mark Normand, Matteo Lane, Bert Kreischer, Adam Ray, Andrew Santino, Chris Distefano, Hannah Berner, Ryan Sickler, Christina Pazsitzky, Yannis Pappas, Heather McDonald, Mike Birbiglia, Modi Rosenfeld
Frequently asked questions
Who is Jessica Kirson?
Jessica Kirson, born November 14, 1969, is an American stand-up comedian, actress and producer.
What is Jessica Kirson's Comedy Central special?
Her one-hour special Talking to Myself debuted on Comedy Central in 2019 and was executive produced by Bill Burr.
How is Jessica Kirson related to Zach Braff?
She is the stepsister of both actor Zach Braff and writer Joshua Braff.
What did Jessica Kirson study?
She graduated from the University of Maryland in family studies and from New York University with a Master of Social Work.
What topics does Jessica Kirson cover in her comedy?
She often narrates personal experiences of sobriety, her Jewish upbringing and her identity as a lesbian, citing Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett as influences.
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