Background
Kashian was born in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin and raised by her father, Elliot, and her stepmother, Nancy, along with her four older brothers and one older sister.
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Jackie Kashian
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She graduated from South Milwaukee High School in 1983.
Career
Kashian discovered her love of stand-up comedy while attending The University of Wisconsin-Madison, and was soon given stage time at a club operated by Bill Kinison, the brother of Sam Kinison, five nights a week. Kashian has had a half-hour special on Comedy Central and has appeared on Columbia Broadcasting System, National Broadcasting Company, and the nationally syndicated Radio/television show Bob And Tom. She tours internationally, spending approximately 25 weeks a year on the road, and has entertained United States troops stationed in Africa and the Middle East several times.
Her album lieutenant is Never Going to be Bread was named as one of the top comedy albums of 2010 by Amazon.com.
Personality
She is good friends with Maria Bamford and they often perform together, both in Los Angeles and on the road.
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