![]() ![]() Over the years Jessica worked on the Howard Stern Show, shared the screen with the likes of Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, and Robert De Niro, and her stand-up, podcast, and character videos have garnished millions of views online. “But I think once they saw that I was having some success and starting to do the road and starting to do some TV stuff, they were like, Oh, OK. “It was tough for a long time,” Kirson said. Kirson’s mother, who is a therapist that performed in the theatre growing up, was supportive, but dubious of her daughter’s choice of not going into the family business. That’s why the parents of comedian Jessica Kirson, who graduated from NYU with a master’s in social work, were so perplexed by her decision to make $10 a night working clubs in NYC. You can’t point to the six-week comedy school graduation certificate from the Chuckle Hut printed on Staples copy paper and expect an audience to laugh at what you say. It’s a constant grind and having to prove yourself. When it comes to comedy there’s no safety net there’s nothing to fall back on. Yes, there are comedy classes, but not all are built the same, nor does it guarantee you’ll be funny, or make you less nervous on stage. Maybe there’s an internship or a mentor program, but basically you learn the skills then you do that job. With most traditional gigs, you go to school, you graduate, you get a job in that field. Unlike most careers, comedy has no true path. ![]() ![]() They don’t want to see straight white male after straight white male.” Photo by Arin Sang-urai “People want to see a diverse lineup. ![]()
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