Jen Kirkman is a multifaceted creative force, excelling as a podcaster, television writer, comedian, author, and actor. Her impressive comedy specials, currently streaming on Netflix, have garnered widespread acclaim. Her debut special, "I'm Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine)", was hailed as the best of 2015 by The Atlantic, with the publication praising its "searing, open-hearted work about growing older and pushing back against cultural norms".
Her subsequent comedy special, "Just Keep Livin'?", received international recognition. As a writer, Jen has made significant contributions to various television shows, including The Amazon Prime series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, as well as sitcoms and late-night programs such as E!'s Chelsea Lately, Adult Swim's The Eric Andre Show, NBC's Perfect Couples, CW's Girls on the Bus, and the Kids in the Hall Reboot.
Jen is also a New York Times Bestselling author, with her debut book, I Can Barely Take Care of Myself (Tales From a Happy Life Without Kids),becoming an instant bestseller. Her follow-up book, I Know What I'm Doing and Other Lies I Tell Myself, received high praise from Kirkus Reviews.
Throughout her career, Jen has made numerous television appearances, including an eight-year run as a cast member on Chelsea Lately and its spin-off sitcom After Lately. She has also been a frequent narrator on the Emmy-winning Drunk History and Conan, as well as appearing on Lights Out with David Spade, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, The View, The Wendy Williams Show, and Modern Family. Jen has also lent her voice to various characters on the Cartoon Network cult-hit "Home Movies" and appeared in the 2017 feature film "Home Again", starring Reese Witherspoon.
