BIO

A Portland-based comedian, Jay showcases his broad comedic prowess in several different rodeos around town. Jay is a main stage fixture at Curious Comedy Theater, and performs in the wildly popular improv troupe, J Names (SF Sketchfest, Out of Bounds Comedy Festival, Vancouver International Improv Festival).

In addition to being a performer, Jay is also an award-winning filmmaker and producer. His most notable produced film short won Best in Humor at Dan Savage’s HUMP! Film Festival in 2017.

There are many facets to Jay’s comedic talents. Though a comedic performer at heart, he has also made a name for himself through his outstanding and compelling storytelling skills. Jay has been featured on NPR’s LIVE WIRE!, Kevin Allison's RISK!, Mortified , and has performed with Kevin McDonald (The Kids in the Hall) and Colin Mochrie (Who’s Line is it Anyway?).  

To add to the ever growing list of accomplishments, Jay is also a published author. His autobiographical collection of hilarious essays and stories, Please Underestimate Me, was released in 2017, and soon after was adapted into a “one man show” of the same name, receiving many accolades. Alongside this success, Jay is also a popular and sought after instructor, teaching improv classes all the way from Portland, OR to Madison, WI.