Jo Firestone is an American comedian, writer, and actress. She was born on December 29, 1987, in Washington, D.C., and raised in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Firestone began performing comedy while attending Wesleyan University, where she founded a student comedy group called "New Teen Force". After graduating in 2009, she moved to New York City to pursue a career in comedy. Firestone has since become known for her unique and offbeat style of humor, which often involves audience participation, absurdist premises, and unexpected twists. She has performed at numerous comedy festivals, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and has appeared on several TV shows, including "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", "The Chris Gethard Show", and "Broad City". In addition to her work as a stand-up comedian, Firestone has written for several TV shows, including "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and "Joe Pera Talks With You". She has also created and starred in her own TV shows, including "The Unexpectashow" and "Joe Pera Talks With You Presents: A Very Joe Pera Christmas". Firestone is widely regarded as a rising star in the comedy world and has received critical acclaim for her work. She was named one of Variety's "10 Comics to Watch" in 2016 and was a finalist for the Andy Kaufman Award in 2015.