Amy Anderson (comedian)
| Amy Anderson | |
|---|---|
 Anderson performing in 2010 | |
| Born | September 1, 1972 Seoul, South Korea |
| Medium | Stand-up, actor, writer, singer |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Westminster Choir College |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Children | Aubrey Anderson-Emmons |
| Website | amyanderson |
Amy Anderson (born September 1, 1972) is an American comedian, actor, and writer. She was born in Seoul, South Korea and adopted, as an infant, by American parents and raised in suburban Minnesota.[1][2][3][4]
A classically-trained musician, she has been singing and playing the piano and guitar for many years, earning her Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Westminster Choir College. Upon completing college her career took a different direction, with Anderson working in a variety of positions – including supervising a coffee shop, working with adults with autism, and owning a pet care business.[2] Eventually she chose to move into comedy and acting, and performed in the Fresh Ink series at Illusion Theater and other places.[5] She currently resides in Southern California, where she is a working actor and comedian.[2][3]
Many of Anderson's jokes deal with motherhood, racism, and being adopted.[6] She produced the monthly "ChopSchtick Comedy" show at the Hollywood Laugh Factory and the Hollywood Improv,[7] the first ever all-Asian American stand-up comedy showcase in the US.[8]
Personal life[]
Anderson is the mother of child actor Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, who played Lily Tucker-Pritchett on ABC's Modern Family. Amy has a YouTube channel with daughter Aubrey called FoodManiaReview.[9][10]
References[]
- ^ Shah, Allie (July 10, 2006). "Korean adoptee breaks new ground in stand-up comedy". Star Tribune. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Archived from the original on June 11, 2014. – via HighBeam Research (subscription required).
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Everything you wanted to know and more!". It's Amy Anderson. Cool. Archived from the original on August 23, 2011. Retrieved June 27, 2011.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Amy Anderson heads lineup at Auburn's Comedy at the Ave". Auburn Reporter. Archived from the original on June 25, 2010. Retrieved June 27, 2011.
- ^ Kim, Eleana (2010). Adopted Territory: Transnational Korean Adoptees and the Politics of Belonging. Duke University Press. pp. 88–89. ISBN 978-0822346951. Excerpts available at Google Books.
- ^ Royce, Graydon (July 9, 2006). "Illusion Theater's Fresh Ink". Star Tribune. p. 8F.
- ^ "Interview with Amy Anderson – the rising Asian comedian star". Mathaba. April 23, 2007. Archived from the original on July 14, 2015. Retrieved June 27, 2011.
- ^ Tschorn, Adam (November 6, 2003). "Cultural divides and laugh lines". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
- ^ "Funny Yellow Mom". Retrieved June 27, 2011.
- ^ Pfitzinger, Julie (September 13, 2011). "'Modern Family' tot has local ties". Star Tribune. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
- ^ Case, Tina (February 16, 2012). "A thoroughly 'Modern Family' -- the 'bad ass' mom of 'Lily' from the hit TV show". Yahoo!. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
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