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Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Jess Hilarious this weekend

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originally published: 03/23/2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Jess Hilarious with four performances from March 27-28, 2026. Jessica "Jess Hilarious" Moore is an American stand-up comedian, actress, voice artist, and media personality whose career spans digital content, television, live performance, and national radio.

Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Moore first gained widespread attention by creating viral comedy skits on social media, especially her popular segment “Jess With the Mess,” where her sharp observations and relatable humor quickly built a large following. 

Jess’s early success on social platforms paved the way for her stand-up career, where she has toured nationally and opened for established comedians, earning a reputation for candid, high-energy performances. She transitioned to television as a series lead role on the Fox sitcom Rel, and frequent appearances on shows such as The Nick Channon Show, MTV’s Wild ‘N Out, BET’s Black Card RevokedAll Def Comedy on HBO, and The Real Daytime Talk Show.

In addition to her comedy and acting work, Jess has expanded her voice acting portfolio with contributions to Kevin Harts animated series The Lil Kev Show on BET, further broadening her presence across entertainment formats. In 2024, Jess Hilarious became the third co-host of The Breakfast Club—the Hall of Fame nationally syndicated morning show on iHeartMedia—joining hosts Charlamagne tha God and DJ Envy.

Performances take place Friday, March 27 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm; Saturday, March 28 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. Tickets are available for purchase online. The Stress Factory Comedy Club is located at 90 Church Street in New Brunswick, New Jersey.




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Across platforms, Jess Hilarious continues to blend comedy, commentary, and cultural relevance, solidifying her role as one of the most dynamic entertainers working today. Whether she’s cracking up crowds, hosting conversations that shape culture, or making waves across screens big and small, Jess Hilarious is redefining what it means to be a modern comedic powerhouse—always real, always bold, and always hilarious.

Jess continues to push boundaries and offers a hilarious account of the challenges in creating a healthy co-parenting relationship and the lessons she’s learned on life's journey in her upcoming book 'Til Death Do We Parent.




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