Jessie Nixon is a fast-rising comedian with a magnetic stage presence, razor-sharp writing, and a brilliantly offbeat charm. Her five-star, award-winning 2025 Edinburgh Fringe show cemented her status as one of the most exciting new voices in UK comedy and earned a nomination for Ish Comedy Awards Best Newcomer and the Chortle Comedians’ Choice Award.
Jessie’s past accolades include winning the Chortle Hotshots 2025, Funny Women Stage Awards (3rd runner up) BBC New Comedian of the Year Regional Finalist, and Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year.
She plays top clubs across the UK and has supported Fern Brady, Lou Sanders, Helen Bauer and Kate Butch on tour.
“Make no mistake, Nixon is destined for greatness” – The Evening Standard
“Undeniably funny” – Chortle
“Genuinely outstanding” – Broadway Baby
Ish Awards Best Newcomer Nominee 2025
Chortle Comedians’ Choice Award Nominee 2025
Finalist – Funny Women – 2022
Union Jack Radio’s One to Watch List – 2022
Regional Finalist – BBC New Comedian of the Year – 2021
Nominee- Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year – 2021