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Meet Jena Friedman, a sharp-witted comedian, writer, and performer known for blending wit with real-world satire. Creator and host of Soft Focus with Jena Friedman on Adult Swim, she released a second comedy special in 2019 and continues to push boundaries with bold storytelling. Jena also hosts the true-crime comedy series Indefensible on AMC+, bringing investigative humor to the screen. Her writing credits span The Daily Show and The Late Show with David Letterman, and she contributed to the Oscar-nominated screenplay for Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, a WGA Award winner. In 2022, she released the comedy special Ladykiller on Peacock, and in 2025 she spoke at TED about The Jokes AI Won’t Tell. A prolific live performer, Jena headlined the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe as Motherf*cker at The Hive and Monkey Barrel, with strong coverage from outlets like The Guardian. She continues to tour, with appearances at SF Sketchfest and Helium Comedy Club. We’ve got you covered with reliable ticket access to Jena Friedman’s upcoming shows across the country.