Disney has announced that the newest special from stand-up comic Jessica Kirson will launch on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.
The veteran comedian’s new hour will be her second, on the heels of Talking to Myself, exec produced by Bill Burr, which premiered on Comedy Central in 2019. Further information on the special, including its title and launch date, will be announced down the line.
Stated Kirson, “I am honored to be a part of the Disney family and that Hulu has chosen to feature my next special as part of their comedy initiative. People always ask me ‘is it hard to be a female comedian?’ I always say, ‘I don’t know; you should ask them.’”
Celebrated for her high-energy performances, ridiculous characters and self-deprecating vulnerability, Kirson has been working as a comic for more than two decades. She built a name for herself
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