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'Being too woke can actually be bad': Ronny Chieng on forging his own path in the comedy world

Since joining Trevor Noah's Daily Show, Ronny Chieng has sold out global stand-up tours, made a semi-autobiographical sitcom and landed a role in Crazy Rich Asians.
Correspondent Ronny Chieng on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah LIVE one-hour Election Night special on November 8, 2016 in New York City. (Getty Images for Comedy Central)

Comedian Ronny Chieng moved to New York City after being headhunted for a spot on Trevor Noah's Daily Show during a set at a comedy festival. Since then, he's sold out global stand-up tours, made a semi-autobiographical sitcom, and landed a role in the upcoming Warner Bros. film Crazy Rich Asians

Chieng talks with Tom Power about what it's been like to forge his own path in the comedy world. He performs two shows (March 3 and 4 at the Rio Theatre) at JFL NorthWest, Vancouver's Comedy Festival. Bio, show details, and tickets are available here

Produced by Tayo Bero