Jayson "Avocado" Acevedo Stand Up Comedian from Chicago, IL

AVAILABLE NOW FOR: COMEDY, MC/HOSTING DUTIES, TRIVIA, ROASTS & MORE | VOTED BEST OF 2022, 2023 & 2024 ON THE BASH | Incomparable. Unpredictable. Tour de force. Adele's Understudy. Jayson Acevedo can provide an intimate and hilarious comedy entertainment experience like no other. Jayson has performed in many places for many people throughout the country and beyond (5 COUNTRIES, 2 LANGUAGES) for just about anything you can think of: birthdays, baby showers, weddings, anniversaries, and corporate events for both small and large companies. Any show can be specifically geared or catered to a specific person, event or holiday. *JAYSON WAS MOST RECENTLY INVITED TO THE 2025 SLO COMEDY FEST IN SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA WHERE HE WAS VOTED BEST OF THE FEST, WITH TOP SCORES COMING BY AUDIENCE VOTE AND PERFORMED AT THE 2000 SEAT SLO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER* Jayson offers a traditional stand up comedy option that are just some of his best jokes, bits and stories (some of which can be heard on popular comedy stages throughout Chicago such as Laugh Factory, Zanies, The Lincoln Lodge & The Second City to name a few). He also is a musical improviser/comedian meaning he can come up with songs on the spot using anything or nothing at all (as long as he's fed); suggestions are always welcomed and shows/songs can be even be geared towards specific people, events or holidays as well. He also has a great head of hair that can be played with (for an extra charge of course; tips encouraged) Follow @jaysonavocado everywhere (except home...maybe) or visit jaysonavocado dot com to view Jayson's very first comedy special, "Lonely Wit", an improvised musical stand up comedy experience! WATCH IT NOW FOR FREE AT jaysonavocado dot com PROFESSIONAL BIO Unpredictable. Tour de force. Adele's Understudy. Jayson Acevedo is a Chicago-born, multi-talented actor, comedian, singer, and writer who has captivated audiences with his dynamic performances across both stage and screen. Acevedo has shared the stage with comedy heavyweights such as Tim Meadows (SNL), Chris Redd (SNL), Godfrey (Showtime), and Jeff Ross (Comedy Central), among many others. His stand-up comedy has earned international acclaim, having performed in five countries, two languages, and across major comedy festivals. He was voted Best of the Fest by audience vote at the 2025 SLO Comedy Fest in San Luis Obispo, California, where he performed at the 2,000-seat San Luis Obispo Performing Arts Center. Additionally, he was recognized as Best of Fest at the 2023 Burbank Comedy Festival. From the stages of Chicago to stages across the country, Acevedo continues to prove himself as a rising force in comedy. Most notable festival appearances include Edinburgh Festival Fringe (2015), NBCUniversal’s BreakOut Comedy Fest (2017 & 2018, Chicago), and the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival (2022, Jamestown, NY). Additional national festival credits include Burbank Comedy Festival (2023, LA), NoHo Comedy Fest (Los Angeles), 6th Borough Comedy Fest (NY/NJ), Good Vibes Comedy Festival [Headliner] (Tennessee), Raleigh Comedy Fest (NC), Altercation Comedy Fest (Austin), Omaha Comedy Fest (NE), and Floodwater Comedy Fest (Iowa City). A standout on the stage, Acevedo’s recent role as the leading Jacob Lunsford in Miracle at Century High School, a Christmas musical at the Annoyance Theater in Chicago, marked his triumphant return to musical theater after a 12-year hiatus. On the big screen, his work continues to impress, with notable roles in the short film Dirty Business, which was selected for the 41st Chicago Latino Film Festival, and Metztli, which premiered at the iconic Chinese Theater as part of the 2024 Golden State Film Festival in Los Angeles. From top comedy clubs like The Laugh Factory, Zanies, Lincoln Lodge, and The Second City to memorable performances at House of Blues and beyond, Acevedo continues to bring his one-of-a-kind energy to audiences everywhere. Catch more of his brilliance, including his debut one-hour comedy special Lonely Wit, at jaysonavocado.com, and follow him home or whatever @jaysonavocado.