J-Raz

jraz1@hotmail.com

J-Raz, born Jeffrey Rascoe, is a quick witted, clever comedian who has played to standing ovations from audiences with his insightful and rapid punch lines.

Raised in Landover. Maryland, J-Raz developed his craft in local comedy clubs and quickly distinguished himself as a force to be reckoned with. J-Raz has performed at the Jokes On Us Comedy Club in Washington, DC; Yuk-Yuks Comedy Club in Toronto, Canada and is a regular at the Laugh Lounge in New York City. J-Raz has been seen on television as a comedy finalist in the Talent Rock Holiday Fest and in the PBS movie “Prince Among Slaves” directed by Bill Duke. He also appeared as a contestant on the show “Wheel of Fortune”. J-Raz has also received valuable acting training at the American Society of Stunt Directors.

A multi-dimensional performer, J-Raz has appeared in the blockbuster movies “Head of State”, “Ladder 49” and “XXX-State of the Union.” He has a role in the movie “Step Up 2 – The Streets” due in theatres February 2008. He has also appeared as co-host of the Comedy Café on 96.3 WHUR - FM in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. When not busy writing, he's performing in clubs up and down the East Coast of the United States.

J-Raz currently resides in the Washington, DC area.

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