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Bio: Jess McLaren is a clean comedian and public speaker with over 27 years in military and aerospace industries. She served in the US Navy for 22 years working in intelligence, flying missions over Iraq, Afghanistan, and other less hot and sandy places. She has an Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree from American Military University and currently works as a Chief Architect at a prime defense contractor on satellite programs.

She is the Mom of an amazingly creative young lady, runs a non-for profit advocating for the advancement of novel space propulsion, is a HAM radio operator, and will nerd out at the drop of a hat.

100 Character Bio: Veteran, engineer, autistic comic. Dry menace, sharp observations, deeply personal storytelling.

Credits:

  • Hollywood Fringe

  • World Series of Comedy 2026 Top 101

  • Storyectomy Family Pride (Season 3)

  • Speaker at Lesbians Who Tech (LWT)

  • Boston Comedy Fest 2026

  • San Gabriel Valley Comedy Fest 2025

Video Clips (longer avail on req)

Favorite Comic Book (0:30)

Autism & Imposter Syndrome (1:00)

LGBTQIA Checklist & Favorite Kid (1:30)

Navy Service and Trans Healthcare (3:00)

Testimonials

Jess McLaren is a new voice in comedy that’s refreshing and exciting. She’s the funniest person I know. - Orchid Cameron (Comedy Producer)

Jess McLaren is the comedic voice America needs right now. Her time with the military and personal life experiences bring such an honest, touching and fresh perspective... while also being sidesplittingly funny.  - Jenn Sterger (comedian/writer)

We’re big fans of Jess! She is the best comic in Los Angeles with outstanding material and delivery. Her shows always keep us in stitches. - Dan (fan)

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