In response to the recent tragedy in Maui, comedy star Jiaoying Summers jumps off her national tour to stop at the iconic Hollywood Improv to join The Asian Hall of Fame in raising funds to support the rebuilding of lives in Maui through their Trauma Advocacy Initiative.
The performance and event of Friday, September 8th will help by providing food, shelter, and medical supplies to the devastated Maui community.
Jiaoying adds, “I am so grateful to Reeta at Hollywood Improv for coming on board with her strength and care for those in so much need. As an honored inductee into The Asian Hall of Fame in 2022, I am deeply aware of their amazing, dedicated work. The Asian Hall of Fame brand is responsible for addressing significant issues facing all Asian and Indigenous communities. We are all coming together at this critical time to be seen and heard. Please join us”
The evening Jiaoying Summers At Hollywood Improv for Maui will feature guest appearances by several of Jiaoying’s comedy pals who also want to send a message of love and support for the people of Maui during their ongoing search for loved ones.
Rebuilding of lives and reclaiming a beloved town is going to be a long process that must stay in the headlines.
President and CEO of Asian Hall of Fame, Maki Hseih says, “Asian Hall of Fame is honored to partner with Inductee Jiaoying Summers on galvanizing fan support for this vital crisis and changing lives in Maui.”
Jiaoying Summers at Hollywood Improv for Maui
Friday September 8th, 2023
Doors 7PM, Show 7:30PM
Hollywood Improv
8162 Melrose Ave
Tickets available at hollywoodimprov.com
She is a regular headliner at The Laugh Factory, Comedy Store, The Hollywood Improv, Westside Comedy and Caroline’s NYC. Her 30-minute comedy special is streaming on Peacock and Prime Video. She was recently featured on Good Day San Diego, NBC4, Vogue Magazine and The LA Times. She is the owner of The Hollywood Comedy in Los Angeles and focuses on producing shows that promote representation in comedy.
Her signature style and hilarious “Uber Karen” has racked up more than 1.3 million followers, 25 million likes and more than 1 billion likes combined across socials. Summers was recently inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame.
Asian Hall of Fame is a legacy platform that strengthens society by advancing Asian and Indigenous leadership, achievements, and service to the United States and globally. It was established in 2004 by the Robert Chinn Foundation, a private family with 160-years of history in America. World-class programming empowers women founders, trains local fellows, promotes cross-cultural content, and amplifies legislation.
In 2022, Asian Hall of Fame established its founding Board of Governors and launched a full-year of live events. Its forums and festivals awarded $410,000 in Academy fellowships. The Induction announcement secured 3.2 billion media impressions. Today, Asian Hall of Fame overcomes anti-Asian bias by elevating Asian contributions in the United States and around the world. Asian Hall of Fame advocates for 4 billion Asians and Indigenous leaders worldwide. Inductees are honored for their transformative leadership, advocacy, and lasting legacy for generations to come.
Asian Hall of Fame Inductees of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander descent are Manu Tuiasosopo, Ren Hanami, Kourtney Kang, Tia Carrere, Daniel Ho, Daniel Pak, and the late Wally Yonamine.
The Hollywood Improv has been a part of standup comedy in Los Angeles for over 44 years. With two theaters, & restaurant/bar, the Improv offers an unforgettable comedy experience. Located at the epicenter of the entertainment world, the legendary club opened by Bud Friedman and Mark Lonow in 1974 is part of a global comedy network through its owner Levity Entertainment Group. The Improv also maintains a library of comedy assets that includes the “An Evening at the Improv” series originally broadcast on A&E for 14 years.
