Jesus Trejo

Jesus Trejo is a Los Angeles based comedian, actor, writer, and award-winning children's book author. Hailing from Long Beach, CA. His first stand-up special, "Stay at Home Son", premiered on Showtime in 2020, and his latest special, "Practicing?", debuted on YouTube in 2024. Recently, Trejo served as the Executive Producer and Host of the PBS docu-series "Roots of Comedy" and has contributed as a Staff Writer on Hulu's "This Fool". He also recurs as Mr. Trujillo on Netflix’s "Mr. Iglesias" and has made multiple appearances on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon".  

A lover of food and culture, Trejo hosts "Tacos Con Todo", a hit web-series from Complex/First We Feast (Hot Ones) that takes viewers on a tour of LA’s taco scene with celebrity guests. In addition to his on screen work, Trejo is an award winning children's book author, His debut book, "Papa’s Magical Water Clock", received multiple honors, including the prestigious Pura Belpré Honor for both its writing and illustrations. His second book, "Mama’s Magnificent Dancing Plantitas", released in 2024, continues the adventures of his younger self and explores life lessons shaped by his 1st generation Mexican American upbringing.

Named a Variety Top 10 Comic to Watch at the Just For Laughs Festival in 2017, Trejo has recently channeled his love for books into his podcast, "The Jesus Trejo Book Club" (JTBC). On JTBC, Trejo connects with authors, illustrators, editors, and more from the literary world, providing fellow book lovers with deep dives into storytelling and thoughtful book reviews.