JEST ASIANS — All-Pro Asian Comedy Showcase,Humor Section x Asia Society NY

Come to see the most exciting Asian comedians from across the global Asian diaspora for a night of sharp, fearless stand-up comedy in NYC.
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JEST ASIANS — All-Pro Asian Comedy Showcase
JEST ASIANS brings together some of the most exciting Asian comedians from across the global Asian diaspora for a night of sharp, fearless stand-up comedy. Featuring performers from across Asia, Australia, and the United States, the show explores culture, identity, and life across continents through bold and hilarious storytelling.

The program is co-presented by Asia Society and The Humor Section, a comedy platform founded in Beijing in 2013 and now based in New York, dedicated to advancing Asian comedians on the global stage.

The lineup includes

Tony Chou (Host & Producer)

Tony Chou is one of the very few native Chinese comedians touring the world performing stand-up in English. Based in New York, he has performed across the U.S., China, the U.K., Australia, and Southeast Asia. He is the co-founder of The Humor Section, a comedy platform launched in Beijing by Des Bishop in 2013, and previously co-hosted the hit late-night show The Vicious Liang Huan Show. His work has been featured by major media including the BBC, CNN, The Atlantic and more.

Kathleen Kim

Kathleen Kim is a New York City-based puppeteer, voice artist, producer, and performer, best known for portraying Ji-Young, Sesame Street’s first Asian American Muppet. She earned an Emmy nomination as a consulting producer on *See Us Coming Together*, and her additional credits include *Saturday Night Live*, Apple TV+’s *Helpsters*, and *Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens*.

Naveed Mahbub

Legendary comedian from Bangladesh.

- Comedy Central

- Best Male Comedian, 2007 Original Las Vegas Comedy Festival

- Featured/headlined in 30 countries

- Late night TV show host in Bangladesh

- Headliner at Standup New York Comedy Club

- Former CEO of IBM Bangladesh

Jenny Tian

Jenny Tian is an Australian comedian whose sharp wit has seen her sell out shows internationally. Off the back of her stand up success, Jenny secured a spot on the lineup for the televised 2024 and 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala and as a cast member in season 2 of Taskmaster AU.

Jamie Wang

Jamie Wang is a Shanghai-born, Taiwan-bred comedian, who has quickly ascended as a rising star in the Asian comedy circuit.

Jamie performed on the JFL Singapore 2026 gala, and has opened for industry heavyweights including Atsuko and Sheng Wang.

Her refreshing comedic voice has garnered widespread international attention, featuring on NPR, Al Jazeera, and more. At the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Jamie was awarded “Best New International Act” by the Comic’s Lounge, Australia’s most prestigious comedy club. She is also a finalist for the 2025 BBC Funny Women “Content Creator Award.”

Jamie's perspective as a Chinese citizen who lives in Taiwan as an outsider, combined with her cutting wit and hard-hitting punchlines gives her a unique angle proving very popular with western and eastern audiences alike.

Dr. Di

Chinese- English bilingual stand-up comedian Dr. Dee has performed at the legendary Apollo Theater and with Kenan Thompson Presents, and was the winner of the 2024 Ladies Room Comedy Festival.

Victor Tran

Victor Tran is a Vietnamese American stand-up comedian who abandoned his loved ones in Houston to chase a pipe dream in New York. He's performed in prestigious venues across the country, such as Asian Comedy Fest, the Beacon Theater in New York and Hans Bierhaus in Texas. He's opened for many top comedians whose names Victor uses for clout.