Jay Jurden

Jay Jurden is an American comedian, writer, and actor known for his work in stand-up comedy and television. Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, Jurden attended Ole Miss where he earned a bachelor's degree in theatre and acting. He went on to pursue his MFA in acting at the University of Alabama. Jurden's material often reflects his experiences as a Black, queer person from the American South. In 2019, he performed a stand-up set on The Tonight Show and released his debut comedy album, 'Jay Jurden, Y'all,' which reached number one on iTunes. As a writer, Jurden's work has been featured in several publications, including Teen Vogue, McSweeney's, and The New Yorker. He is currently a staff writer for the Apple TV+ series 'The Problem with Jon Stewart,' for which he has received three nominations for Writers Guild of America Awards. Jay Jurden identifies as bisexual.