Justin Kaufmann

Bitter Jester Music Festival Judge

Justin Kaufmann currently works for Chicago Public Media as the host of the popular midday program Reset Reset on 91.5 FM, WBEZ.

Just recently, Justin hosted weeknights at WGN Radio in Chicago. He launched a reboot of the famed  "Extension 720." He has also hosted The Download w/ Justin Kaufmann and co-hosted The Steve Cochran Show.

Before joining WGN Radio, Justin spent 20 years producing and creating content at WBEZ, Chicago's NPR station. 

Kaufmann has won numerous awards for his journalism, including two James Beard Foundation Awards. He is also a founding member of the Chicago comedy group Schadenfreude.

Justin graduated from Columbia College with a Bachelors degree in Journalism and is excited to judge for the Bitter Jester Music Festival!