Welcome to the We're Funny That Way Podcast! These podcasts are created from interviews and performances from the We're Funny That Way Festival. The longest running queer comedy festival in the world. Over the years we've added music, story-telling, spoken word, and burlesque, so stay tuned for some great performances and sweet interviews.
This is the part two of the Kate Rigg episode and features interviews with Kate Rigg and Lyris Hung and the performance of Happy Lucky Golden Tofu Panda Dragon Good Time Fun Fun Show by their Duo Slanty Eyed Mama! It's funny and poignant and a window into the Asian experience in Western culture.
Originally from Canada & Australia w/ an Asian mom & splash of Spanish KATE RIGG is a mixed race multicultural multilingual multi disciplinary artist. Kate has brought her literate, urban sensibility to performances, festivals & events all over the world including The Kennedy Center, The Smithsonian Institute, NYSF The Public Theatre, LA Grand Performances, The Perth Intn'l Festival, Broadway & Off Broadway theatres, festivals, museums, colleges, stadiums & dive bars everywhere.
This episode we speak with actor, story-teller, and red-carpet boss, David Benjamin Tomlinson about growing up queer in a small town and running one of the biggest red carpets at the one of the biggest film festivals in the world. His show is called Starfuckery and was performed live at the We're Funny That Way Festival.
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