Amy Anderson (comedian)

Amy Anderson
Born September 1, 1972 (1972-09-01) (age 39)
Seoul, South Korea
Medium Stand-up
Website http://www.amyanderson.net/

Amy Anderson (September 1, 1972) is an American comedian, actor, and writer. Born in Seoul, South Korea, she was adopted by Swedish parents and raised in Minnesota.[1][2][3]

A classically trained musician, she has been playing piano and classical guitar for many years, earning her Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Westminster Choir College. However, 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 currently resides in Southern California, where she is a regular on the comedy circuit.[2][3]

Many of Amy Anderson's jokes deal with motherhood, racism, and being adopted.[4] Anderson is frequently a member of the Mom Squad, which is a collaboration of female comics;[5] produced the monthly "ChopSchtick Comedy" show at the Hollywood Improv;[6] and she is an active blogger, where she keeps fans updated on her opinions and appearances.[7]

References

  1. ^ Shah, Allie (July 10, 2006). "Korean adoptee breaks new ground in stand-up comedy". Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota). 
  2. ^ a b c "Everything you wanted to know and more!". It’s Amy Anderson. Cool. http://www.amyanderson.net/site/Bio.html. Retrieved June 27, 2011. 
  3. ^ a b "Amy Anderson heads lineup at Auburn's Comedy at the Ave". Auburn Reporter. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/south_king/aub/entertainment/96615404.html. Retrieved June 27, 2011. 
  4. ^ "Interview with Amy Anderson – the rising Asian comedian star". Mathaba. April 23, 2007. http://mathaba.net/news/?x=553667. Retrieved June 27, 2011. 
  5. ^ "The Mom Squad". http://www.momsquadcomedy.com/Site/Welcome.html. Retrieved June 27, 2011. 
  6. ^ Tschorn, Adam (November 6, 2003). "Cultural divides and laugh lines". Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/2003/nov/06/news/wk-cover6. Retrieved July 8, 2011. 
  7. ^ "Funny Yellow Mom". http://www.funnyyellowmom.blogspot.com/. Retrieved June 27, 2011.