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| academyawards =}}'''Charlyne Yi''' (born [[January 4]], [[1976]]) is a [[performance artist]]. Her approach to comedy has drawn many comparisons to [[Andy Kaufman]] and the [[Paul Reubens]] character, [[Pee-wee Herman]]. <ref name="laweekly">{{cite news |
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Revision as of 08:45, 30 May 2007
Charlyne Yi | |
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| Born | Charlyne Yi |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) |
Charlyne Yi (born January 4, 1976) is a performance artist. Her approach to comedy has drawn many comparisons to Andy Kaufman and the Paul Reubens character, Pee-wee Herman. [1]
Biography
In October 2004, Yi broke into the world of comedy by performing at AA meetings, veterans' homes, and biker bars throughout the town of Fontana, California.[2] She has since performed shows at The Steve Allen Theater, The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, the New York Comedy Festival [3] and HBO's U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado.[2]
Yi's film debut was June 1st 2007 in Judd Apatow's film, Knocked Up.[2]
References
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2006-06-28). "Charlyne Yi!". LA Weekly. Retrieved 2007-04-24.
- ^ a b c Boyd, Betsy (2007-02-26). "Charlyne Yi: 10 Comics to Watch". Variety. Retrieved 2007-04-24.
- ^ Keepnews, Peter (2005-11-03). "Upstart Comedians Goofing on Andy". The New York Times. Retrieved 2007-04---24.
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