Kumail Nanjiani, left, Sherry Cola and Jonnie Park (a.k.a. Dumbfoundead) talk about AAPI representation in comedy ahead of this weekend's Belly Laughs Festival at L.A. Live. (Jason Armond / Los ...

Laughing Lassi brings the funniest South Asian comedians from NYC and around the world to one stage. After four years of sold-out shows, we’re kicking off 2026 with a killer lineup and fresh ...

There’s a quote that is often used to describe comedy: “We must laugh to keep us from crying.” Napoleon Bonaparte first said it, but over time, the words evolved, but the meaning remained the same: ...

Over the 50 years since the first Vietnam War-era Southeast Asian refugees arrived in the U.S., there’s been hardship — but there have also been plenty of comedic moments, which is where the St.

Welcome to 'Rush Hour Comedy Night' where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of hilarious black and Asian comedians as they navigate the ...

In the midst of Econ majors and anxious pre-med students, you wouldn’t think that comedy would be prevalent at a place where “fun comes to die.” But last Wednesday night, quips like Ceda Xiong’s had ...

That’s Kumail Nanjiani’s general assessment of the modest serving of Asian performers on a typical comedy show lineup (if any at all) when he was starting out in comedy. Even as an actor who’s gone on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Over the 50 years since the first Vietnam War-era Southeast Asian refugees arrived in the U.S., there’s been hardship — but there ...

That’s Kumail Nanjiani’s general assessment of the modest serving of Asian performers on a typical comedy show lineup (if any at all) when he was starting out in comedy. Even as an actor who's gone on ...