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11 Facts About Jessica Kirson

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Jessica Kirson was born on November 14,1969 and is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and producer.

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Jessica Kirson was born and raised in South Orange, New Jersey, and is of Jewish descent.

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Jessica Kirson described herself as a 'major class clown' who loved to make people laugh.

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Jessica Kirson is the stepsister of both actor Zach Braff and writer Joshua Braff, whose father married her mother when she was an adolescent.

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Jessica Kirson made her career debut in the film School Dance.

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In 2016, Jessica Kirson acted in and served as a consultant, producer, and writer on the Robert De Niro film The Comedian.

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Jessica Kirson was an executive producer and appeared in the documentary Hysterical which follows a group of female comedians, on and off stage.

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Jessica Kirson has performed on The Tonight Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, and Kevin Can Wait.

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Jessica Kirson is a contributor on The Howard Stern Show, where she produces and stars in prank calls for the program.

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Jessica Kirson has cited Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett among her comedic influences.

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Jessica Kirson has been open about her struggle with food addiction as well as substance abuse throughout her life.