Meet Kiki Yeung | Comedian, Producer & Actress

We had the good fortune of connecting with Kiki Yeung and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kiki, what makes you happy? Why?
Being with my son and family makes me happy. Making people laugh makes me happy. Steamed baths, egg tarts, steamed tilapia, foot reflexology massage, Sephora, facials, movies, music, clubbing, swimming, dancing in the bathroom all make me happy. I’m happy with the little things, like sunshine and ocean air. I also get happy with 5 star meals, traveling, and face cream samples.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’m a comedian, actress, producer and writer. I founded Crazy Woke Asians and Crazy Woke Asians Comedy Festival which showcased many viral Asian American comedians. We toured nationally and been featured on NBC, CBS, Fox 13, LA Times, Timeout NY and more.

I’m trained in theater and Shakespeare, I had aspirations of being on Broadway but in 90’s to 2000’s there weren’t many opportunities for Asian actors.

I’ve been performing my one woman show at Fringe Festivals, Asian cultural festivals, church, correctional center, etc.

After I had my son, I wanted to try something new and have fun. So I took a comedy class and I was hooked after.

A year later I started putting on Crazy Woke Asians shows so I can gather the funniest Asian American comedians in one room.

I think the most important lesson I learned is to have faith in something bigger than myself. My faith fueled me when things got rough and I wanted to give up. I was on a mission, so I had a clear vision what I wanted to accomplish.

I’m happy to see Asian shows pop up all around town and also the gate is a little more open for new Asian comedians.

Watch my one hour comedy special “Don’t get sick and die!”

Come see me, “Kiki Yeung’s Night Out” at The Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena!

In May, I will be on tour in Seattle, Tacoma, San Diego, New York, and San Francisco in August.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Getty’s villa in Santa Monica Capital Seafood San Gabriel dim sum
Observatory and trail Hollywood
Grand central market downtown LA
3rd street promenade Santa Monica
Chinatown Bruce Lee statue/market area
Arts district walk around Salt & Straw ice cream
Santa Anita mall : Ha di Lau hot pot, Din tai fung dumplings
Old town Pasadena
Universal city walk
Tj Maxx on lake ave in Pasadena
Wholefoods in Pasadena
Culver City food market
West hollywood for dancing
Koreatown for bbq
Moxy karaoke in Arcadia they have yakitori meat skewers

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My husband. He’s very supportive of my comedy. He also cooks very well. He does laundry and washes dishes too. We’ve known each other since I was 17 so he understands my dedication to comedy and the arts. He accepts me for who I am. I’m really grateful to have him as my rock.

Website: www.kikiyeung.com

Instagram: @kikifunnymama

Facebook: @kikifunnymama

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@kikifunnymama?si=mHc_G6w1x9QuJagV

Other: Tik tok @kikifunnymama

Image Credits
Paul. Colliton studios Third Eye Visuals