Jaren George
Who Jaren George is
Jaren George is a stand-up comedian born and raised in New York City and based in Portland, Oregon, known for energetic storytelling. He has opened for Joe Pera, Laurie Kilmartin, Chris Gethard and Gary Gulman, and performed at Helium Comedy Club, the Aladdin Theater, Revolution Hall and the Hult Center for the Performing Arts. Willamette Week named him one of its Funniest Five in 2022 and the Portland Mercury one of its Geniuses of Comedy in 2023. He produces the shows Optimism and Destination Comedy, hosts the podcast IT Desk and appears in the Hulu series Shrill.
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At a glance
- Based in
- Portland, OR
- From
- New York City
- Podcasts
- IT Desk
- On screen
- Shrill
- Official site
- jarengeorge.com ↗
Is Jaren George on tour?
No upcoming dates on record No upcoming dates are on record right now. That doesn't mean they have stopped touring; their own site is the place to look for new dates: jarengeorge.com ↗.
Last checked 13 November 2026.
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Specials, shows and podcasts
On screen
- Shrill
Podcasts
- IT Desk
Comedians like Jaren George
Each linked to them by something on the record — a stage they both came through, a bill, a show, a style or a home town.
- Carmen Christopher also in Shrill
- Clare O'Kane also in Shrill
- Jo Firestone also in Shrill
- Joel Kim Booster also in Shrill
- Patti Harrison also in Shrill
- Solomon Georgio also in Shrill
Questions and answers
Where is Jaren George performing next?
No date is on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now; their own site has their dates: jarengeorge.com ↗.
What podcasts have they been on?
IT Desk.
What TV shows and films are they in?
Shrill.
Where are they from?
Born and raised in New York City.
Where are they based?
Portland, OR, as their record gives it.
What is their official website?
Who are some comedians like them?
Carmen Christopher (also in Shrill), Clare O'Kane (also in Shrill), Jo Firestone (also in Shrill), Joel Kim Booster (also in Shrill) and Patti Harrison (also in Shrill).
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Sources
- Helena Comedy Festival ↗ billed in the festival's lineup
- Jaren George's own site ↗ stand-up comedian, New York City native based in Portland; openers; venues; Willamette Week Funniest Five 2022; Portland Mercury Geniuses of Comedy 2023; IT…
Updated · the record checked 7 November 2026