Jaren George is a stand-up comedian born and raised in New York City and currently based in Portland, Oregon. Intensely charismatic and deeply engaging, Jaren delivers a style best described as "energetic storytelling" with a side of "Ah, I see what he did there"—a testament to his clever writing and gift for spoiling an audience. Often compared to "JB Smoove’s younger brother," Jaren brings a diverse range of humor to every stage, blending his East Coast roots with West Coast sensibilities through a sharp millennial lens. He has opened for national headliners including Joe Pera, Laurie Kilmartin, Chris Gethard, and Gary Gulman, and has performed at renowned venues such as Helium Comedy Club, the Aladdin Theater, Revolution Hall, and the Hult Center for the Performing Arts. His accolades include being voted one of Willamette Week’s Funniest Five (2022) and one of the Portland Mercury’s Geniuses of Comedy (2023). Beyond the stage, Jaren produces interactive shows like Optimism and Destination Comedy, hosts the podcast IT Desk, and appears in the hit Hulu series Shrill. Your cat adores him.

AWARDS

2022 Portland Willamette Week Funniest Five

2023 Portland Mercury Undisputable Genius of Comedy