- Jenny Zigrino is a plus-size standup comedian who was raised between Minnesota and Boston following her parent’s separation
- She spent most of her childhood days with her father and had a strained relationship with her mother
- Jenny’s younger sister is sometimes mistaken for her daughter following the large age gap between them
Jenny Zigrino has been linked to multiple crafts following her creativity and versatility. She is a standup comedian whose style and creativity have earned her several appearances as an actress.
She was born in Dakota Minnesota and raised in a reformed Jewish home but the city of Boston became her second home after her parents separated. Here’s all you should know about her.
A Brief Biography of Jenny Zigrino
She was born Jennifer Racheal Zigrino on January 8, 1987, in Dakota Minnesota. Details about her early life and family are limited but it is known that she has an elder brother and a younger sister named Olivia. Also, her mother is Jewish while her father was a Catholic who converted to Islam.
As regards her education, she completed basic education at the Baker school in Brookline and then proceeded to an arts high school.
Her Parents Divorced When She Was a Child
While there is a dearth of information on the details of Jenny Zigrino’s family background, what is known is that her parents separated when she was still a child following multicultural issues.
As stated, her mother is Russian while her father is Italian. After their divorce, her father reportedly converted to Islam because of his new wife and brought her to live with them. Following this, Jenny’s father wanted her to practice Islam, while her mother wanted her to be a Jew.
Talking about her family in an Interview, she said during the Christmas celebration, her dad doesn’t eat because it’s Ramadan.
As a result of this, Jenny’s mother moved to Boston alongside her older brother.
She Had a Strained Relationship With Her Mother as a Child
Jenny Spent the best part of her childhood with her father and developed a father-daughter bond until her mother invited her to Boston to spend the summer which turned out to be a Hindu Summer Camp.
Jenny revealed that when the camp was over and it was time for her to go back to her dad in Minnesota, her mother had refused. According to her, she started sending hurtful notes to her mother until she conceded to her request and sent her back to Minnesota after three months.
Nonetheless, she returned to Boston after a few years and fell in love with the beautiful city. The mother and daughter have long become friends and are sustaining a better relationship in recent times.
Jenny Zigrino Started Stand Up Comedy At The Age Of 15
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Jenny’s love for comedy can be traced back to her childhood days. She got inspired at the age of 5 from watching comic stars like Paula Poundstone and comedy series such as Monty Python and Kids in the Hall.
Jenny first performed stand-up comedy at the age of 15 and has recording strings of success since then. She has been a guest of The Steve Katsos Show multiple times and has been featured on Green (MTV), Gilbert Gottfried (Comedy Central, MTV), Neal Brennan (The Chappelle Show), Todd Barry (Louie, Comedy Central), Oxygen, TruTV, Fox, and a host of others. The 38 years old also starred in the Digital Comedy series titled Bad Ass Bitches of History. In the series, she recreated some of her feminine characters in history that greatly inspired her.
At the moment, her career has seen her travel to several places including Los Angeles, Atlanta, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Lake Tahoe, Manchester, New York, and Los Angeles. She is a regular face at the Women in Comedy Festival where she supports upcoming comedians.
Jenny’s first stand-up comedy album “JZ’s New Album” is enough proof that she’s not slowing down anytime soon.
She Has Appeared in Quite a several movies
Moving on, Jenny has also appeared in a couple of movies. She was given her first movie role by Marlon Wayans for his parody movie 50 shades of Black (2016). Following that, she earned a bigger role in the movie Bad Santa II (2016) which saw her win a supporting role in the blockbuster movie. Her recent movie appearance is titled Too Late (2021).
Apart from that, she is a great singer and has proved that several times during her live performances.
Is She in a Relationship?
The 38 years old is yet to reveal this aspect of her life. Jenny is very private about her personal life even though she gives out some information during her standup comedy.
In an interview, she made it known that her mother prefers Jewish guys to Russians. According to Jenny, her mother would pick a Jewish guy who has done a lot of atrocities compared to a Russian who has done none.
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Quick Facts About Jenny Zigrino
- She is very confident about her body size and is an advocate for plus-size women who feel insecure about their body type.
- Jenny is overly obsessed with wigs and Colonial history and culture which formed inspired her Comedy series titled Bad Ass Bitches of History.
- She is a fast-growing star in the entertainment industry and has amassed an impressive wealth to show for it. She is estimated to be worth at least $500 thousand.
- The Boston comic is an avid lover of animals and has a dog named Lupe who matches her description of being cute and sweet.
- She looks up to exceptional characters like Maria Bamford and Kyle Kanane.
