Chinese American
Stand-up Comedy Night
Meet the Comedians
Five Voices. One Stage. A Night of Laughter.
五位喜剧演员，用笑声书写华人故事
Minwen
New York–Based Bilingual ComedianBorn and raised in Xinjiang, Minwen is a New York–based bilingual comedian, longtime public servant, and community organizer whose work has been mentioned in the New York Times and New York Magazine. Drawing on 14 years in politics and parenting, she brings sharp observations on public life, family, and everything in between.
Ying
Environmental Engineer Turned ComedianA single mom, 1st-generation immigrant, and 26-year environmental engineer in WA state who took an unlikely leap into stand-up comedy. She brings high energy, rollercoaster storytelling, sharp bi-cultural insights, and fearless humor to the stage — smart, relatable, and refreshingly unpredictable.
Peng
Comedy Cellar RegularBorn in China, Peng's stand-up connects two worlds — from growing up in China to living in the United States. His humor is a fusion of modern and traditional Asian experiences. Finalist in the New York's Funniest Stand-up competition (2023 NY Comedy Festival) and a regular at the world-famous Comedy Cellar.
Yangyu
Toronto-Based Stand-up ComedianBorn and raised in Shenzhen, Yangyu is a Toronto-based stand-up comedian. Her comedy draws from everyday experiences as a cook, tattoo artist, illustrator, writer, and community organizer — exploring adulthood and life between China and North America as a new immigrant.
Vickie Wang
Bilingual Writer & ComedianBorn in Taipei and based in Shanghai, Vickie Wang is a bilingual writer, interpreter, and stand-up comedian. Her comedy has been featured on NPR, The New Yorker, Time Out New York, and TaiwanPlus. She co-produces monthly shows in Times Square with Jason Steinberg called Wang's World Comedy.