Jenny Yang ♀️

A photo of Jenny Yang
33 y/o
chinese
comedian actor writer
Jenny Yang, a former labor organizer turned stand-up comedian, writer, and actor, has garnered recognition for her diverse talents. Selected as one of Variety's "10 Comics To Watch" and Vulture's "Comedians You Should Know" in 2020, she co-produced/wrote for HBO Max's "Gordita Chronicles" and wrote for two seasons of "Last Man Standing" on Fox. Jenny is the host of Mailchimp and Pineapple Street Studios' podcast "Going Through It" and was a co-host on Freeform's flagship podcast "A Little Forward." Known for her unique creation, "Comedy Crossing," a stand-up comedy show within the Animal Crossing video game, Jenny raised nearly $40,000 for #BlackLivesMatter-related causes. As a Taiwan-born, Southern California-raised individual, she utilizes her platform to address issues like immigration, diversity, media representation, feminism, and social justice. Recognized as a "White House Champion of Change" by President Obama in 2016, Jenny is also a TV writing mentor and has created digital videos with millions of views. With over ninety sold-out shows for the "Disoriented Comedy" tour and founding "The Comedy Comedy Festival," Jenny continues to make an impact in the world of comedy, politics, and social commentary.