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Jen Kirkman

Jen Kirkman is one of our favorite comedians working today. She's a favorite of many others, too - held in high esteem by her comedy peers and audiences all over.

Jen Kirkman's passion and honesty sets her apart from much of the stand-up community. She is a stand-up comedian, television writer and actress. Kirkman's stage presence is fearless - often engaging the audience and embracing in-the-moment tangents. Some of Kirkman's most fun comedic moments on stage originate from the venn diagram of her passion and neurosis.

Kirkman most recently was a staff writer for NBC's Perfect Couples. She spent several years as a head writer/actor on E!'s Chelsea Lately. She is still a regular on Chelsea Lately's roundtable. Kirkman had a notable appearance as the narrator of HBO's Funny Or Die "Drunk History" which received the Jury Prize for "Best Short Film" at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010. She performs stand-up worldwide and has numerous television appearances, including spots on The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson, Late Friday and Comedy Central's Premium Blend. Kirkman was also a cast member of VH1ís sketch show, Acceptable TV. In 2006, AST Records released her first comedy album, Self Help. Her second album, Hail To The Freaks, released in 2011.

Kirkman is an online favorite through her twitter feed - MSN and The Huffington Post named her one of the top comedians to follow on Twitter. In 2009 Entertainment Weekly also named Kirkman "One of The Top 12 Rising Stars in Comedy."

For Los Angeles locals, Kirkman currently hosts a monthly talk show at The Upright Citizens Theatre and often performs at The Hollywood Improv, The Laugh Factory and Largo.

Engaging, sweet and always one of the funniest people in the room, Kirkman's performances are a must see.

For more Jen click here: www.jenkirkman.com