After performing in front of the legendary Spike Milligan and receiving the luminous and prestigious title of having a great pair of Bristols, Jen knew that comedy was the way forward.
Since that heady day Jen has performed stand up in clubs all over the country (literally) as well as sketch comedy in numerous groups including the Loose Connection.

In 2006 she took up her first one woman show Me My Mum & I to the Edinburgh Festival where she recived excellent reviews.

"Brister ticks all the boxes. Confident, energetic and knows how to deliver a line for maximum laughs" - The Scotsman

In 2007 Jen began working at BBC 6 Music where she presented a number of different shows including the weekend overnights, the weekend breakfast show and stand ins for Lauren Laverne, Liz Kershaw and Jon Holmes.

Jen also starred in Russell Brand's Cloud Cuckoo Land for BBC Radio 2.

In 2008 Brister teamed up with her comedy writing partner, Clare Warde to produce a two hand sketch comedy show called "Reception" which recieved critical acclaim.

"Outrageously Funny" - Metro

"Gorgeously talented" - Time Out