Jiaoying Summers

Jiaoying Summers describes her comedy as uncensored and unapologetic.  The China-born Summers took on China’s one child policy with her comedy and the Chinese-platform, TikTok, promptly removed her for several months.

She appears regularly at The Laugh Factory, the Comedy Store and Carolines NYC. She is an inductee into the Asian Hall of Fame. Executive producer John Singleton discovered her during an audition for a police drama show and encouraged her to pursue a career in comedy. She also owns two comedy clubs in Los Angeles, The Hollywood Comedy and The Pasadena Comedy.

David Ono

The highly respected trade publication Broadcast and Cable recently named David Ono Anchor of the Year. Ono is one of the few Asian American men sitting in the TV news anchor chair. He helms the 4 pm and 6pm news on KABC in Los Angeles.  His accolades include 31 Emmys and 12 Edward R Murrow Awards.

He’s both hosted and executive produced several documentaries on the Japanese American experience including The Legacy of Heart Mountain and Witness: American Heroes. His latest production, Defining Courage, includes live music and narration combined with documentary footage.