BIO

JEN KWOK is a Chinese-American writer / performer from Southern California who is currently based in NY’s Hudson Valley.  Jen is a multi-hyphenate creator with a musician’s soul, a healer’s heart and a comedian’s delivery. Armed with a velvety voice and razor-sharp wit, Jen combines music and comedy to create a refreshing spin on the hidden depths of our inner lives.

Most recently, Jen composed the song, “See Us Coming Together”, for Sesame Street and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Jen’s work has also been featured by The New York Times, PBS, ComedyCentral, BuzzFeed, and Rolling Stone Magazine.  Her television roles include: Netflix’s Friends From College, ABC's Quantico, HBO’s High Maintenance, Showtime’s Nurse Jackie, PBS’ Asian America, and Band Leader / Keytarist of MTV's Middle of the Night Show.

A versatile live performer, Jen has appeared at such venues as:  The Kennedy Center, Joe’s Pub, WNYC’s Greene Space, Ars Nova, and more.  Jen's live music project, Songs for One, was a unique, intimate experience where she performed concerts for over 100 people, one single person at a time. Songs from the series were recorded and reimagined as the Songs for One EP, which is available on all streaming platforms, and features music videos made in collaboration with women animators.

Jen also hosts Unsquishing, a podcast where she talks to creative women of Asian descent about artistic journeys, process, identity and mental health.

www.jenkwok.com

QUOTES

“…a charming veneer that allows her to talk about race and sex in a deceptively frank way you don’t see often enough.” – Complex Magazine

"...a Swiss Army Knife of acting, singing, and performance art." - The Love Life of an Asian Guy

"Pretty damn marvelous." – Angry Asian Man

“The female version of Andy Samberg.” – Future Rockstars of America

“…fresh-faced singer with crack comic timing.” – MTV Iggy

“…over-the-top awkward humor…you gotta appreciate her commitment to her craft.” – a-tunes

“She kills with a ukulele.” – Punchline Magazine

“Jen Kwok, have mercy!” – Wynton Marsalis