Big Jay Oakerson is a comedian renowned for his unfiltered storytelling and raunchy humor. Hailing from Philadelphia, Oakerson's journey into comedy began after navigating a series of dead-end jobs, including driving strippers and escorts. These unique life experiences fueled his storytelling style, setting him apart in the comedy world with his true tales of odd threesomes and bizarre sexual encounters.
Now residing in New York City, Big Jay has fully embraced comedy as his career. He released a digital-only album titled "An American Storyteller" on Comedy Central Records, recorded live at Stand-Up New York. This one-hour performance showcases his unbridled humor and rock n' roll vibe, highlighting his knack for engaging audiences with relatable yet outrageous stories.
Big Jay has made a name for himself not just through live performances but also with numerous television appearances. He gained critical acclaim for his role as "Neil," the sexually ambiguous owner of a NYC rock club, on the IFC show "Z-Rock." His television credits span Comedy Central's "Premium Blend," "Comedy Central Presents," and "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn," alongside appearances on BET's "Comic View" and HBO's "P. Diddy's Bad Boys of Comedy."
Over recent summers, Oakerson has expanded his audience by performing at music festivals, hosting Jäger's Korn tour and Rock Star Energy Drink's Mayhem Fest, commanding the stage before over a quarter of a million rock n' roll fans. Additionally, he is a regular at Montreal's Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, where he has closed the "Nasty Show" multiple times. At the festival, he took his performance to new heights with the debut of his solo show, "The American Storyteller."
With his roots in comedy firmly planted, Big Jay Oakerson continues to captivate audiences with his distinctive comedic voice, fearless storytelling, and dedication to his craft.