Who Is Andrew Chaikin? Jeopardy Contestant Biography & Stats

Find out everything you need to know about Andrew Chaikin, a Jeopardy Contestant appearing on Season 40 of the show airing on December 5, 2023!

Andrew Chaikin Jeopardy Contestant Profile – Biography & Profession

Andrew Chaikin is a Musician & Teacher from San Francisco, California.

NameAndrew Chaikin
Location & ResidenceSan Francisco, California
Profession & JobsMusician & Teacher
Gender & SexMale
Age & Date of Birth
Nationality & EthnicityAmerican
Education & SchoolBrown University, Providence, RI
Relationships & Family
Biography & More Details

Andrew Chaikin, an American male from San Francisco, California, is a multifaceted individual with a diverse career as a musician, teacher, and dharma leader. With a background in Theravada Buddhism since 2001, he has applied his spiritual insights in various settings, including wilderness areas, prisons, corporations, and even the U.S. Congress. His commitment to integrating heart-based wisdom into daily life is evident through his leadership of the weekly sitting group, Heart Camp, in San Francisco, and his involvement with Spirit Rock and IMC, where he works with adults, teens, and kids.

Notably, Chaikin coordinates the meditation and yoga program at the San Francisco County Jail, contributing to an award-winning restorative justice program. His musical alter ego, Kid Beyond, showcases his talent in blending ancient wisdom with modern rock and electronic music, which has gained international recognition. Academically, he is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate from Brown University and holds certifications as a Community Dharma Leader from Spirit Rock and in mindful leadership from the Search Inside Yourself program, originally developed at Google.

Andrew Chaikin Jeopardy Results & Statistics

Looking to find out how Andrew Chaikin did on Jeopardy tonight? Scroll down below to find out their final scores after each round as well as their competitor results!

Returning ChampionContestantContestant
Thursday, 14 December 2023Garrett Marcotte
Boulder, Colorado
Software Engineer

Final Score: $0
Round 2 Score: $4,800
Round 1 Score: $2,400
Yungsheng Wang
Originally Lafayette, Louisiana
Deputy Public Defender

Winning Score: $37,200
Round 2 Score: $18,600
Round 1 Score: $5,400
Andrew Chaikin
San Francisco, California
Musician & Teacher

Final Score: $15,999
Round 2 Score: $26,600
Round 1 Score: $2,000
Tuesday, 5 December 2023Laura Portwood-Stacer
Originally Livonia, Michigan
Editor & Author

Final Score: $12,700
Round 2 Score: $6,400
Round 1 Score: $4,400
Andrew Chaikin
San Francisco, California
Musician & Teacher

Winning Score: $18,242
Round 2 Score: $18,200
Round 1 Score: $3,600
Matt Mierswa
River Edge, New Jersey
Attorney

Final Score: $7,644
Round 2 Score: $7,200
Round 1 Score: $2,600

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