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Asian Comedy Festival returns May 5-6th in New York

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Asian Comedy Fest is the biggest national AAPI comedy festival, returning for a fourth year and featuring six comedy shows across two nights. The festival will showcase comedy in various forms, such as stand-up, musical comedy, drag and solo show performances.

Ticket information is available here: www.asiancomedyfest.com

The Asian Comedy Fest has exciting new sponsors and partners for 2023, including:

  • Pluto TV, the leading free streaming television service, will be on-site at the festival, providing official ACF-branded swag bags, as well as collaborating with the festival and its performers for a social media video campaign
  • Asian American Arts Alliance – Charity Partner (Portion of proceeds will be donated).
  • Local Asian-owned food sponsors such as:
  • Lunar Hard Seltzer: founders Kevin Wong and Sean Ro
  • Sool: founder Carol Pak, premium Korean alcoholic beverages
  • Sanzo: founder Sandro Roco
  • Nguyen Coffee Supply: founder Sahra Nguyen
  • Tochi Snacks: founder Dina Shi
  • Potli: founder Felicity Chen
  • Homiah: founder Michelle Tew

Key Asian-owned restaurant partners include:

Helen Nguyen (Saigon Social) recognized by James Beard in 2022, @miss_hailan, @saigonsocialnyc

Esther Choi (Ms. Yoo, MokBar) most recently winner on Iron Chef on Netflix, @choibites, @ms.yoo

Daniel Le and Steven Wong (Essex Pearl). @essexpearl, @chefdaniel.le, @aquabestnyc

Jennifer Saesue (Fish Cheeks), @fishcheeksnyc, @jennsaesue

ACF is the largest national comedy festival dedicated to elevating diverse voices within the AAPI community, and brings much-needed attention to a scene bursting at the seams with new and exciting talent. Previous ACFs have featured a wide array of comedic acts including Ronny Chieng, Jes Tom, Michael Cruz Kayne, Dylan Adler and many more. Additionally, previous ACFs received national press attention from The Hollywood Reporter, the New York Times and Late Night with Seth Meyers.

Follow Asian Comedy Fest online:

www.asiancomedyfest.com

Instagram: @asiancomedyfest

Twitter: @asiancomedyfest

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