- Edmonton, AB
- Stand-Up Comedian
- Contact for rates
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Jen Sakato
Overview
Standup comedy, MC, hosting, facilitating, accents, impressions. Whether you're looking for clean comedy or something a little more racy, Jen is excited to perform for your guests and make your event a success! Jen has performed at the San Diego Comedy Festival, JFL42, and CBC Radio.
With a corporate background, Jen is comfortable facilitating meetings and workshops with humour to make your message memorable.
Reviews
1 review
Andre R.
March 22, 2026HAL- Spring Break Event 2026
Jen Sakato and her team were excellent at our HAL Spring Break event. She arrived on time, was fully prepared, and delivered a strong, engaging set. She was genuinely funny and connected well with the audience, bringing positive energy to the room.
She handled the space professionally, kept things flowing smoothly, and contributed to making the event feel organized and enjoyable for everyone.
Reliable, easy to work with, and a great addition to any event. Highly recommend and would book again.
Hired as: Stand-Up Comedian
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English, French, Japanese
Gig length: 15 - 30 minutes
What to expect
As a former project manager, I know it's important to have your expectations met by a hired performer. I will always discuss with you in advance to work out the best service for your event. For standup, I can do completely clean comedy to racy/dirty. I incorporate some light crowd work in my act. For hosting/MCing/facilitating, I take pride in delivering my client's goals, including key messages in an engaging and memorable way.
About
Jen Sakato is a standup comedian and host/MC born and raised in Toronto. She performs at a variety of events including weddings, corporate functions, parties and events. She has performed at the San Diego Comedy Festival and across Canada and Asia. Jen is a favourite among audiences and is relatable to different cultures. She is played regularly on CBC Radio and SiriusXM.
Catch her performing regularly around Edmonton!
Additional booking notes
I will need a working sound system (please ensure it has been tested before the day of the event), microphone and stand (stand optional) and spotlight.
Ideally your event will have a stage and a person to introduce me.
If you're unsure about anything, let's discuss!
Services offered
Past booked events
March 2026
21
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Edmonton, AB
Influences and inspiration
David Cross, Sebastian Maniscalco, Maya Rudolph, Dave Chappelle, Roseanne Barr.
Setup requirements
microphone
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