Jasper Redd
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Jasper Redd is an American
United States
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 comedian
Comedian
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 from
(Born
June 9, 1979) in Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee
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, Tennessee
Tennessee
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.

Jasper's brand of comedy is distinguished by his use of polyrhythmic timing. Earlier in his career, this was more pronounced. However, he currently is using more traditional cadences to appeal to a wider audience.

He has appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly
Last Call with Carson Daly
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, Lopez Tonight
Lopez Tonight
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, Def Comedy Jam
Def Comedy Jam
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 and in the movie National Lampoon's Totally Baked: A Potumentary
National Lampoon's Totally Baked: A Potumentary
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 (2006).

He is currently on a nationwide tour supporting Daniel Tosh
Daniel Tosh
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on his Tosh Tour Twenty Ten.
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