Jay Derrell has opened for R &B Singer Eric Benet, Funk Master George Clinton & Parliment Funkadelic. Opened for National Headlining Comedians Dave Martin, Darryl 'DMillitant" Littleton. Donnell Rawlings, Reginald Ballard(Bruh Man From the Hit tv show Martin), Comedienne Sommore and Lunell. Has opened for The King of Comedy DL Hughely. Comedian Jay Derrell honed his comedic talents while growing up in Clayton, North Carolina. As a child, he often entertained his family and friends with his quick wit and storytelling ability.