Jann Karam is an American comedian, actress, artist and author based out of Los Angeles, California.^[4] USA.

Jann Karam was born and raised in Superior Arizona. Jann Karam later attended Arizona State University, and would often perform her stand-up routines at open mic nights at a restaraunt in Scottsdale, Arizona.^[5]

In a 2019 interview with VC Reporter, Jann talked about growing up in a small town,^[56]

After leaving Arizona, she headed for Chicago and studied improvisational theatre, Jann was also a pupil of Sanford Meisner.^[40] Jann then moved to New York City, where she began her standup comedy career. After frequenting the scene, Karam became a regular performer at the Catch A Rising Star comedy club in New York.^[5]

She has been seen alongside Dana Carvey on a few minor productions and has opened for him on comedy tours as well. In 2016 Dana appeared in a highlight trailer for Jann's Reclining Nude in La Cienega. ^[38][39]

Jann has a few writing credits under her belt.

She has written an episode of the animated television series Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist in 1998 and an episode of The Grapes of Laugh with Richard Chassler in 2014.

She wrote, directed, and starred in the film Under the Big Muu-Muu, a comedy short about a mother-daughter relationship.

It was produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and released in 1997. The short has a runtime of 34 minutes.^[37]

Karam also wrote Reclining Nude On La Cienega, an avant-garde stage performance that was released in September of 2012.^[32]

Over the years Karam has appeared on a variety of shows on television, from The Tonight Show to Seinfeld.^[34] She has also been seen on The Arsenio Hall Show and Politically Incorrect.

In the late 1980's she made a couple appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson alongside Carl Reiner, Helen Shaw, David Steinberg, and Donn Yesso.^[34][35]

Jann has also appeared on the following late night comedy shows:^[34]

Jann made her television series debut in the 1990's.

She has been featured on the following series:^[34]

In the fall of 2012, Jann successfully debut her performance art piece, Reclining Nude On La Cienega. The opening night was on September 1, 2012 at Elephant Stage's Lillian Theatre, a performing arts venue located in Santa Monica, California.^[32][33]

The experimental theater performance features Jann telling her story on a set that is a painter's studio.

As she tells the story she goes about the stage, painting scenes and interacting with the audience.^[46]

A 2012 review written by Tatum Regan and distributed by EDGE Media Network commented on Jann's multimedia approach and how the play showcased her many talents:^[41]

Jann is currently based out of Los Angeles, California and can often be found performing at local theaters and comedy venues. She has a black cat named Kitty, who is, as she describes, "slightly chubby." ^[42]

Known by the handle @jannjannkaram on Instagram, Jann has over 1,300 followers. She posts photos and videos of her daily life, including her paintings, photos of her cat Kitty, and press for her current creative and comedic endeavors.^[2]

On Twitter Jann has over 1,900 followers. She opened her account in February of 2009 and posts content ranging from funny videos, political opinion, and information about benefits and events she is involved with. Jann's handle on twitter is @JannKaram.^[48]

Jann's depiction of Sandy in Seinfeld landed her the number 1 spot out of 50 in a 2014 Uproxx article titled:A Very Important And Scientific Ranking Of Jerry’s Girlfriends On ‘Seinfeld’. ^[49]