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Drawing on decades of experience in education and the arts, Jason Hedden is an in demand speaker at educational institutions, civic organizations, chambers of commerce, nonprofits and corporations. 

 

As a professional educator, actor, director, producer, author, comedian and emcee he is a master at engaging his audiences with passion, authenticity and humor.

 

This former high school teacher and college professor holds undergraduate degrees from Gulf Coast State College and The University of South Florida and a Masters degree from The Ohio State University.

 

Jason is currently the co-founder and board president of Emerald Coast Theatre Company, owner and producer of Panama City Comedy. He is also the Executive Director of Recruitment and Community Relations at Gulf Coast State College, where in 2023, he was inducted into the Florida College System Activities Association Hall of Fame and gave the spring commencement address.

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Comedy Bio:

Jason Hedden is a FL based comedian, actor, director and producer. He runs Panama City Comedy where he produces over 70 shows a year. He has been seen at StarDome, The Comedy Catch, Stand Up Live, Comedy Bar, Laughing Skull Lounge, Blue Ridge Comedy Club, Dothan Opera House and dozens of other venues throughout the southeast. Festivals include: Pensacola Indie Fringe and Comedy Festival, West End Comedy Festival, Gulf Coast Comedy Festival, Blue Ridge Comedy Festival, P3 Comedy Fest and Sand Up Comedy Festival. He is a frequent opener for Grand Ole Opry member, Henry Cho. Follow him at @jasonheddencomedy or jasonhedden.com