LI comedian Jessica Kirson to hold virtual comedy event
Comedian Jessica Kirson, of West Hempstead, will host a virtual comedy event this Saturday. Credit: Marcus Russell Price
Although comedy clubs are closed, comedian Jessica Kirson of West Hempstead is performing virtually this weekend.
On Saturday, May 9, at 8 p.m., she will host her “Mother’s Day Livestream Celebration” with special guests comedians Bill Burr and Jeff Ross, plus Carnie Wilson from Wilson Phillips.
“It’s a new form of entertainment,” says Kirson, 50. “I feel very lucky that I can do this because I don’t just tell jokes.”
Kirson, who recently appeared in her own Comedy Central special “Talking to Myself,” will be interacting with her guests as well as her mother, therapist Elaine Braff (also mom to actor Zach Braff). Although Kirson will show some stand-up clips, the format will be more of a conversational talk show.
“You’ve got to do what you’ve got to do,” says Kirson. “I think virtual comedy will go on for a while. We will see how long.”
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at onlocationlive.com/jessicakirsonandfriends.
David J. Criblez is a reporter for Newsday's exploreLI, covering entertainment-related events from local music to stand-up comedy to festivals.
Most Popular
Top Stories
