Comedy Night: Stand-up for Kimchi, Helen Hong, legendary Henry Cho, plus

Stand-up for Kimchi: A Comedy Fundraiser for the Korean American Citizens League of New England, Inc. (@kacl_ne)

Join us for a night of unstoppable comedy, charm, and pure hilarity — all for a great cause! This unforgettable event supports the vital work of the Korean American Citizens League, empowering civic engagement and cultural pride in our communities.

Hosted by the beautiful and brilliant Mikayla Soo-ni Campbell (IG:@mikaylasoonicampbell)You may recognize her from Top of Show or Doctor Odyssey, coming home is actress, producer, and your guide through an evening of side-splitting entertainment. Mikayla brings to the stage her wit, elegance, energy, and just the right amount of sass to keep the laughs rolling to help raise money to support KACL-NE student scholarship program. Mikayla will be joined by Boston Redsox Official DJ Maverick (IG:@moneymav)

Opening Act: Helen Hong (IG: @funnyhelenhong)NPR’s “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” favorite and viral comedy queen, Helen Hong kicks off the night with her signature blend of sass, smarts, and lightning-fast crowd work. She’s the kind of funny that makes your cheeks hurt.

Headliner: The Legendary Henry Cho (IG: henrychocomedy)Clean comedy, Southern charm, and storytelling that hits home. Henry Cho is a regular at the Grand Ole Opry and brings his iconic style to the Arts at the Armory stage, proving once again why he’s a national treasure in the stand-up world. Whether you watched him on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno or loved him in Designing Women for one night you will have a chance to see why the Opry loves him. From family quirks to cultural mashups, Henry’s stories will have you laughing long after the lights go down.

Why We're Laughing:This event is a fundraiser for the Korean American Citizens League, supporting leadership development, civic advocacy, and cultural education across generations.

SPONSORED BY:

• Oversees Korean Agency (IG:@Oversees_Korean_Agency)
• JP Fuji Group (IG: Fuji Group @fuji.restaurants)
• Chinese American Heritage Foundation (IG: @cahfusa)
• Tae-Tae's Kimchi (IG: @Tae.Taes.Kimchi)
• CKA-Boston (IG: @thecouncilka)
• Linda Champion (IG: @iamlindachampion)
• The Kim Family
• Mass Cultural Council (via generous grant support) (IG: @masscultural)

If you would like to join the list of sponsors please email: [email protected]

Date: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025Location: Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville, MATickets: EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1616239679389?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come for the laughs, stay for the impact. This isn’t just a comedy show — it’s a celebration of community, culture, and connection. Let’s raise the roof and raise some funds!

Host or Publisher Korean American Citizen's League of New England