Kulap Vilaysack

Kulap Vilaysack
Born Kulap Tukta Vilaysack
May 11, 1980[1]
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Occupation Actress, comedian, writer, podcast host
Years active 2002–present
Spouse(s) Scott Aukerman
Parent(s) Inhpeng and Bouaphet (née Sanavongsai)[2]

Kulap Tukta Vilaysack (/ˈkuːlɑːp.vˈlaɪsɑːk/ KOO-lahp-v-LEYE-sahk; born May 11, 1980) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She is the co-host of the Who Charted? podcast on the Earwolf network.

Life and career

Vilaysack was born in Washington, D.C. after her Laotian parents arrived from a refugee camp in Thailand. Her family soon moved to the Twin Cities, settling in the suburb of Eagan, Minnesota. She is of Lao, Chinese, Indian, and Thai descent.[3]

After graduating from high school, Vilaysack moved to Los Angeles where she attended the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising and received an associate's degree. She later took classes and performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles.[2] She was also the co-founder of the Los Angeles/Silverlake based alternative comedy variety show, "Garage Comedy".

Vilaysack's acting work includes a recurring role as "Nurse Kulap" on the Adult Swim series Childrens Hospital. Other television guest appearances include Bob's Burgers, The Office, The Sarah Silverman Program, The Hotwives of Orlando, Parks and Recreation, Happy Endings, Reno 911! and Whitney. In 2007, she briefly worked as an associate producer on America's Got Talent.

With comedian Howard Kremer, she co-hosts the podcast Who Charted? on the Earwolf network.

Personal life

Vilaysack is married to comedian Scott Aukerman.

References

  1. ↑ Kulap Vilaysack at the Internet Movie Database
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Staff report (February 24, 2010). Kulap Vilaysack blooms in Hollywood. Lao American Magazine
  3. ↑ Howard Kremer and Kulap Vilaysack (May 23, 2012). "Plant-Based Dick" (Podcast). Earwolf. Event occurs at 39:18.

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