Jess Thom
Comedian
English comedian who is predominantly known for having created the alter-ego Touretteshero in an effort to raise awareness about Tourettes Syndrome. She is also recognized for her interview on Russell Howard's Good News which went viral on YouTube.
Throughout her childhood she experienced involuntary vocal and physical ticks that would later be diagnosed as Tourettes Syndrome.
She debuted the Touretteshero act at the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
She is originally from London, England.
In may 2012 she was interviewed by Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on ITV's This Morning show.