JAY JURDEN

Jay Jurden is the star of the new Hulu comedy special Yes Ma’am, a breakout hour that

solidifies him as one of the sharpest and most original comedic voices working today.

Based in New York and originally from Mississippi, Jay has become a national standout

thanks to his precise writing, magnetic presence, and a point of view that is both deeply

personal and universally funny. The special is now available on all streaming platforms.

Jay is a four-time guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and has also

appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Late Show with James

Corden, Comedy Central Featuring, and HBO’s High Maintenance. He was a Staff

Writer for Apple TV+’s Emmy-nominated The Problem with Jon Stewart, bringing his

distinctive comedic insight to one of television’s most influential political-comedy series.

In 2022, Jay was named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch, and his debut comedy

album Jay Jurden Y’all premiered at #1 on iTunes. His writing has appeared in The

New Yorker, Vulture, Teen Vogue, McSweeney’s, and Marvel’s Voices: X-Men #1,

showcasing a range that extends well beyond stand-up. Jay was also featured on

Vulture’s Comedians You Should and Will Know list and selected for the prestigious

Just For Laughs: New Faces.

Jay tours nationwide, selling out clubs and theaters with an electric, high-precision act

that continues to resonate across audiences.