Jay Leno

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Acclaimed TV late night show host, admired stand-up comedian, best-selling children's book author, much-in-demand corporate speaker, TV and movie voice-over artist, pioneering car builder and mechanic, and philanthropist...Jay Leno is widely characterized as "the hardest working man in show business." Jay Leno's late night television ratings domination included two decades as the host of the #1-rated "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" - he never lost a ratings year in which he served as host.

Leno currently produces and is host of the CNBC Television series "JAY LENO'S GARAGE" now in its fourth season. "Jay Leno's Garage" explores the world of cars, never forgetting that it's the people behind the wheel who provide the real stories. The series debuted in October 2015 and delivered CNBC's most-watched first season in network history. New episodes of "Jay Leno's Garage" can be viewed on CNBC throughout the year. The show is an outgrowth of JAY LENOS GARAGE YOUTUBE CHANNEL which Leno produces and has an international following on the Web and has garnered several Emmy Awards and nominations for Outstanding Special Class-Short-Format Nonfiction Programs. His new product line JAY LENO'S GARAGE ADVANCED VEHICLE CARE launched in December of 2016 and has been well received by the Automotive Industry worldwide. Products are available on www.lenosgarage.com.

When he's not on TV, Leno performs more than 100 stand-up shows annually across the country and internationally; participates in numerous charity and corporate events, does voice-overs for animated series, pens children's books, and writes a monthly column in various automotive magazines. And in his "spare" time (as if he has any), he enjoys working on his collection of classic cars and motorcycles. In fact, he has built a number of cars, including an acclaimed eco-car in his eco-friendly green garage.

Leno is the recipient of many honors, including Emmy, People's Choice, and TV Guide awards, Harris Poll selection as most popular star on television, the Hasty Pudding Award at Harvard University, The Mark Twain Prize, a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, and being the first person to drive the pace car of all major NASCAR events. He and his wife Mavis, an ardent human rights activist, live in Los Angeles.

Opening for Jay Leno are the Chucktown Trippintones, the College of Charleston's first a cappella group. As a co-ed, completely student-led group, they sing songs ranging from Stevie Wonder and The Beatles to new favorites from Lorde and Lake Street Dive. They have brought genuine a cappella music alive throughout the greater Charleston area for 12 years. To see more from the Trippintones, mark your calendars for their fall concert this November, and follow them for updates on all social media platforms!