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Comedian Jenny Yang uses a comedy tour to uplift immigrants, one grocery store at a time

Comedian Jenny Yang uses a comedy tour to uplift immigrants, one grocery store at a time

Summary

Comedian Jenny Yang is touring the country performing stand-up shows inside immigrant grocery stores. Her tour supports immigrant communities affected by immigration policies under President Donald Trump by raising awareness and donating to local nonprofits.

Key Facts

  • Jenny Yang uses grocery stores as venues for her comedy shows.
  • The tour began in Los Angeles and will end there in September.
  • The project is called The Good Egg Immigrant Grocery Store Standup Comedy Tour.
  • Yang addresses social and political issues affecting immigrants in her comedy.
  • The tour helps immigrant communities in cities with large immigrant populations.
  • Local immigrant nonprofits help select stores and benefit from donations.
  • Yang is an immigrant from Taiwan and integrates her personal experiences.
  • The Asian Law Caucus supports the tour and its connection to immigrant rights.
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