About Jenny
I am a…
Artist, Foodie, Performer, Writer/Editor
Bio
Jenny Yang is a former labor organizer turned standup comedian, writer and actor. She was a staff writer and performer for the premiere season of the late-night talk show Busy Tonight on E!, hosted by Busy Philipps. Jenny produces the Disoriented Comedy tour and The Comedy Comedy Festival. In 2016, President Obama honored her as a White House Champion of Change for her leadership in Asian American and Pacific Islander Art and Storytelling.
She has created digital videos totalling over 30 millions of views at JennyYang.TV and with Buzzfeed, Comedy Central, Fusion, Funny or Die and Cracked.com. Jenny’s viral social media commentary has been covered by media outlets including The New York Times, Variety, NBC News, LA Times, Perez Hilton, National Public Radio, BBC News, Vice News, Mic.com, Complex magazine, Refinery29, Buzzfeed News and Upworthy.
I'm passionate about
social justice, Asian food, storytelling