Charlyne Yi
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| Born | Charlyne Yi January 4, 1976 |
Charlyne Yi (born January 4, 1976) is an American performing artist, musician, writer, painter, and on occasion actor. She is best known for being a performance artist. Her performances do not always include joke-telling as in standup comedy; instead, she uses different tactics such as music, magic, games, and often audience participation[1].
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[edit] Career
Yi began by performing at AA meetings, veterans' homes, and biker bars throughout the town of Fontana, California.[1] She has since performed shows at The Steve Allen Theater, and The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.
In 2005 and 2006 she performed in the New York Comedy Festival,[2] and in 2007 HBO's U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado.[1] Yi's film debut was on June 1, 2007 in Judd Apatow's 2007 film, Knocked Up.
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[edit] Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Knocked Up | Jodi | |
| 2008 | Semi-Pro |
[edit] Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | The Sheriff | Charlyne | 1 Episode |
| 2007 | 30 Rock | Grace | 1 Episode |
| 2007 | Stand Up and Holler | Dorky Girl | 1 Episode |
| 2007 | Powerloafing | 1 Episode |
