Asian Actors & Thespians
Asian Actors & Thespians
A podcast featuring API actors and drama artists, in which we chronicle their artistic journeys and discuss important issues impacting the API community. Hosted by New York City-based actor, Chase Lee.
Employing all of your talents as an artist (ft. Carla Ching)
Contrary to popular belief, being a “jack of all trades” can be a good thing, especially if you’re an artist! Legendary playwright/screenwriter Carla Ching joins me on the show to talk about how her various talents have helped her during her career.
Finding your style as a filmmaker (ft. Emily May Jampel)
Many of the great filmmakers of our time have a distinct style that audiences can readily identify. So how does one begin to develop their own style and artistic voice? Writer/director of “Lucky Fish” Emily May Jampel joins me to share her thoughts.
The power of collaboration in filmmaking (ft. Kathy Meng)
Teamwork makes the dream work! From basketball teams, to church choirs, to film crews, the key to success is seamless collaboration. New York filmmaker Kathy Meng stops by the show to talk about how collaboration helps her solve problems on set.
How to accelerate your acting career (ft. Simon Shih)
Are you feeling stuck in your acting career? Wondering how to accelerate your career and move forward? Actor Simon Shih joins me on the show to talk about how he’s managed to consistently book work in just one year of professional acting.
How to balance acting and filmmaking (ft. Anna Mikami)
Is it better to be a one-trick pony or to try one’s hand at becoming a master of multiple disciplines? Actor/filmmaker Anna Mikami joins me on the show to discuss how she balances both.
How to get cast as a non-binary actor (ft. Josephine Chiang)
As actors, we know that having a “type” is a great strength. But for genderqueer/non-binary actors, the casting process can provide some unique challenges. Enby actor Josephine Chiang joins me on the show to share their thoughts.
How to get into Juilliard as a playwright (ft. Alex Lin)
Time for some unbridled, unapologetic Wasian Pride! Wasian playwright Alex Lin joins me on the show to talk about how her background has shaped her artistry, and how that artistry got her into Juilliard.
Honoring your story (ft. Mahima Saigal)
Do you have a story to tell? What’s keeping you from telling it? Fear of rejection? Fear of not being “interesting” enough? Actor/writer/director/producer, Mahima Saigal, joins me on the show to tell us how she creates work that honors her story.
Committing to a life as an artist (ft. Suzen Baraka)
Are you the main character in your own story? If not, what’s holding you back from fighting for your dreams? Emmy-winning actor/poet Suzen Baraka joins me on the show to talk about how she has committed to creating a life as an artist.
Increasing Southeast Asian representation in TV and film (ft. Justin Quizon)
Sure, “Crazy Rich Asians” was live but where are all my Filipinos at?? Filipino-American filmmaker Justin Quizon joins me on the show to discuss how to increase Filipino/Southeast-Asian representation in TV and film.
Breaking into the film industry as an AAPI filmmaker (ft. Tricia Lee)
Are you an aspiring AAPI filmmaker who wants to take off in your career? Tricia Lee joins me on the show to discuss how she started making her first films, how she developed her craft, and how she started getting work.
What it’s like to be a plus-sized AAPI actor ft. Cori Menzies
In what ways do plus-sized actors face discrimination in the industry today? What can we do to enact change? We’ll answer these questions, and more, as I invite my friend and colleague, Cori Menzies, on the show.