Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo

Sierra Katow

In Los Angeles, Jesus Trejo embraces the hometown vibe, teaming up with multi-hyphenate comedian Sierra Katow. A fourth-generation Chinese and Japanese American, with deep L.A. roots, Sierra shows Jesus a side of the city he’s never seen before.

Sierra Katow

25m 25s

In Los Angeles, Jesus Trejo embraces the hometown vibe, teaming up with multi-hyphenate comedian Sierra Katow. A fourth-generation Chinese and Japanese American, with deep L.A. roots, Sierra shows Jesus a side of the city he’s never seen before.

Previews + Extras

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    Breaking Taboos: Racism and Comedy

    S1 E6 - 2m 24s

    Comedian Sierra Katow and host Jesus Trejo discuss incorporating racism into comedy, sharing anecdotes and reflecting on humor's role in addressing social issues. They explore crafting jokes that balance humor and commentary, acknowledging comedians' responsibility to address racism thoughtfully.

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