Chris "CJ" Jacobsen is a 31-year old private chef from El Toro who currently resides in Venice Beach, California. A product of Associated Culinary Arts, he has worked for renowned clients such as author and columnist, Arianna Hufflington, as well as the Marciano family of the Guess Corporation. A towering 6’8”, CJ is a former volleyball player who has survived testicular cancer. He is a confident competitor whose favorite simple summer recipe is Marinated Tomatoes with Beef and Cheese.

CJ is one of fifteen budding chefs on season three of the reality show, Top Chef.




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