29 min
#205 Jessica Kirson of FX's Hysterical The Revolución Podcast
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- Society & Culture
Only 10% of traveling stand-up comics are women. Men have long dominated the art form. Jessica Kirson wants to change that inequality. The comedian, one of the strongest in the industry regardless of gender, is now the Executive Producer and creator of Hysterical, a new documentary airing on FX on April 2nd, followed by streaming on FX on Hulu. Kirson was recently named "Best Female Comic" by the New York City MAC Association. She talks about the new film and her upcoming sitcom pilot deal with Peacock, what it's like being a mom of four daughters and why being an out lesbian hasn't stopped her career ascent.
Only 10% of traveling stand-up comics are women. Men have long dominated the art form. Jessica Kirson wants to change that inequality. The comedian, one of the strongest in the industry regardless of gender, is now the Executive Producer and creator of Hysterical, a new documentary airing on FX on April 2nd, followed by streaming on FX on Hulu. Kirson was recently named "Best Female Comic" by the New York City MAC Association. She talks about the new film and her upcoming sitcom pilot deal with Peacock, what it's like being a mom of four daughters and why being an out lesbian hasn't stopped her career ascent.
29 min