# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bit Parts: Comedians Discuss Charles Yu's Interior Chinatown - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 May, 2023 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 11 May, 2023 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: George Chen, Kristina Wong, Andrew Ti and Jenny Yang discuss comedy and race for the NEA Big Read 2023About this EventFor this year’s Big Read programming series at the Los Angeles Public Library, join our panel of comedy writers and stand-up comics for a discussion of Charles Yu’s National Book Award-winning novel Interior Chinatown. George Chen (Talkies, Sup Doc, Zumaudio), Kristina Wong (Guggenheim Fellow, Pulitzer Prize finalist), Andrew Ti (Yo, Is This Racist?, Robot Chicken) and Jenny Yang (Gordita Chronicles, City of Ghosts) will discuss humor as a way of engaging issues of race and identity, both in the book and in the literary and entertainment world in general. This event is presented in collaboration between the Chinatown and Edendale Branch Libraries, made possible by the Friends of the Chinatown Library.George Chen is a stand-up comic, podcaster, actor and musician. He co-hosts a monthly live show called Talkies, runs the Zum Audio experimental music label and hosts several podcasts including Sup Doc, which discusses documentary films.Kristina Wong is a performance artist, comedian, writer and elected representative in Koreatown. Her show “Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord” was a 2022 finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama. She's also a 2023 Guggenheim Fellow and Doris Duke Artist Award winner. Her work often subverts the performances of everyday life to make social commentary and change.Andrew Ti is a comedy writer and podcaster, known for his long-running podcast and blog Yo, Is This Racist? which addresses the intersection of race, comedy and culture in a quest to make things better. He has also written for Robot Chicken, Mixed-ish and That ‘90s Show, as well as writing for Esquire and Grantland.Jenny Yang is a former labor organizer turned stand-up comic, writer and actor. She has written for Gordita Chronicles, City of Ghosts, and Last Man Standing. Look for her assassin character Xing in the upcoming Netflix drama “The Brothers Sun” starring Michelle Yeoh. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/bit-parts-comedians-discuss-charles-yus-interior-chinatown/10000611533311597 - **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, comedy, literary-art, theatre, sports, performances, music, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Los Angeles - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Chinatown Branch Library - **lat**: 34.0606648 - **long**: -118.2410699 - **full address**: Chinatown Branch Library, 639 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bit Parts: Comedians Discuss Charles Yu's Interior Chinatown - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d641b13ef14798336a8e09b0f616c0bed234d49a7a937f1cf53e3cecd6eb489e-rimg-w1200-h454-gmir.jpg?v=1681211149 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bit Parts: Comedians Discuss Charles Yu's Interior Chinatown being held? - **A:** Bit Parts: Comedians Discuss Charles Yu's Interior Chinatown takes place on Thu, 11 May, 2023 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 11 May, 2023 at 07:00 pm at Chinatown Branch Library, 639 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bit Parts: Comedians Discuss Charles Yu's Interior Chinatown? - **A:** Bit Parts: Comedians Discuss Charles Yu's Interior Chinatown is organized by Edendale Branch Library. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bit Parts: Comedians Discuss Charles Yu's Interior Chinatown is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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