…shows and releasing hit video skits that often feature her grandma, whom Okatsuka describes as her best friend. According to Okatsuka, her collaboration with her grandma happened organically as she…
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Atsuko Okatsuka’s First Comedy Special, ‘The Intruder,’ Is Now Streaming on HBO and HBO Max
…her home. Okatsuka also revealed in the statement that the special will be reminiscent of Margaret Cho’s work, as the Korean American stand-up comedian is one of Okatsuka’s inspirations. With…
Margaret Cho, Jenny Yang and Atsuko Okatsuka Talk About Race And Comedy In New Podcast
…in general with all sorts of interesting folks ranging from Billy Bragg to Tegan and Sara. Her latest guests were Jenny Yang and Atsuko Okatsuka, founders of Dis/orient/ed Comedy, the…
8 API Comedians Who Will Keep You in Stitches
…the New Zealand and Pasifika communities. Atsuko Okatsuka https://youtu.be/BLLfkV6ZJVU The pioneer of the #DropChallenge on social media (a trend where one does a deep squat to the bass drop of…
Six Asian American Comedians Unite For Comedy InvAsian
…Museum in Los Angeles. The series will feature Asian American comedians from different backgrounds — including Paul “PK” Kim, Atsuko Okatsuka, Kevin Yee, Joey Guila, Robin Tran and Amy Hill…
Charles Melton, Greta Lee, ‘BEEF’ and More Make Waves at the 2023 Unforgettable Gala
…API Tony winners with a medley arranged by the music director Troy Laureta. Then it was time for the first award of the night; comedian Atsuko Okatsuka and actor Karen…
Hulu to Stream Asian American Stand-Up Series ‘Comedy InvAsian’
“Comedy InvAsian,” a six-part Asian American stand-up series, will stream on Hulu beginning Aug. 1. Season one features one-hour specials by comedians Paul Kim, Atsuko Okatsuka, Kevin Yee, Joey Guila,…