Asian Actors & Thespians

Chase Lee
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A podcast featuring API actors and drama artists, in which we chronicle their artistic journeys and discuss important issues impacting the API community. Hosted by New York City-based actor, Chase Lee.

  1. The power of believing in your artistry (ft. Lily Tung Crystal)

    May 17

    The power of believing in your artistry (ft. Lily Tung Crystal)

    Being a working artist ain’t easy. You gotta believe in yourself, and have faith in your work. Lily Tung Crystal joins me on the show to talk about her decorated career as a multi-hyphenated theater artist. For more content, check out my website at chaseleeacts.com and follow me on Instagram @chaseleeacts and on TikTok @chaseleeacts. And make sure to follow Lily on Instagram @lilytungcrystal and check out East West Players @eastwestplayers. East West Players’ Flower Drum Song is playing now through May 31 at the Aratani Theater in Los Angeles. Click this link to get tickets!

    45 min
  2. Building community as a theater artist (ft. Nicholas Pilapil)

    07/20/2024 ·  Bonus

    Building community as a theater artist (ft. Nicholas Pilapil)

    Filipino-American playwright, Nicholas Pilapil stops by the show to talk about his artistic journey, and he breaks down his exciting new play, “God Will Do The Rest.” For more content, check out my website at chaseleeacts.com and follow me on Instagram @chaseleeacts and on TikTok @chaseleeacts. And follow Nicholas and Artists at Play on IG @nicholaspilapil and @artistsatplayla.

    42 min
  3. Employing all of your talents as an artist (ft. Carla Ching)

    04/06/2024

    Employing all of your talents as an artist (ft. Carla Ching)

    Contrary to popular belief, being a “jack of all trades” can be a good thing, especially if you’re an artist! Legendary playwright/screenwriter Carla Ching joins me on the show to talk about how her various talents have helped her during her career. For more content, check out my website at chaseleeacts.com and follow me on Instagram @chaseleeacts and on TikTok @chaseleeacts. And make sure to follow Carla on Instagram @carlaching and check out her website at carlaching.com.

    1h 14m
  4. Finding your style as a filmmaker (ft. Emily May Jampel)

    02/27/2024

    Finding your style as a filmmaker (ft. Emily May Jampel)

    Many of the great filmmakers of our time have a distinct style that audiences can readily identify. So how does one begin to develop their own style and artistic voice? Writer/director of “Lucky Fish” Emily May Jampel joins me to share her thoughts. For more content, check out my website at chaseleeacts.com and follow me on Instagram @chaseleeacts and on TikTok @chaseleeacts. And make sure to follow Emily on Instagram @emilymayjampel and check out her website at emilymayjampel.com.

    1h 8m
  5. The power of collaboration in filmmaking (ft. Kathy Meng)

    02/20/2024

    The power of collaboration in filmmaking (ft. Kathy Meng)

    Teamwork makes the dream work! From basketball teams, to church choirs, to film crews, the key to success is seamless collaboration. New York filmmaker Kathy Meng stops by the show to talk about how collaboration helps her solve problems on set. For more content, check out my website at chaseleeacts.com and follow me on Instagram @chaseleeacts and on TikTok @chaseleeacts. And make sure to follow Kathy on Instagram @kathy_meng.

    39 min
  6. How to accelerate your acting career (ft. Simon Shih)

    02/13/2024

    How to accelerate your acting career (ft. Simon Shih)

    Are you feeling stuck in your acting career? Wondering how to accelerate your career and move forward? Actor Simon Shih joins me on the show to talk about how he’s managed to consistently book work in just one year of professional acting. For more content, check out my website at chaseleeacts.com and follow me on Instagram @chaseleeacts and on TikTok @chaseleeacts. And make sure to follow Simon on Instagram @simon.actorish and visit him at www.simonshih.net.

    49 min
  7. How to balance acting and filmmaking (ft. Anna Mikami)

    01/05/2024

    How to balance acting and filmmaking (ft. Anna Mikami)

    Is it better to be a one-trick pony or to try one’s hand at becoming a master of multiple disciplines? Actor/filmmaker Anna Mikami joins me on the show to discuss how she balances both. For more content, check out my website at chaseleeacts.com and follow me on Instagram @chaseleeacts and on TikTok @chaseleeacts. And make sure to follow Anna on Instagram @annamikamika and check out her website at annamikami.com.

    39 min
  8. How to get cast as a non-binary actor (ft. Josephine Chiang)

    10/13/2023

    How to get cast as a non-binary actor (ft. Josephine Chiang)

    As actors, we know that having a “type” is a great strength. But for genderqueer/non-binary actors, the casting process can provide some unique challenges. Enby actor Josephine Chiang joins me on the show to share their thoughts. For more content, check out my website at chaseleeacts.com and follow me on Instagram @chaseleeacts and on TikTok @chaseleeacts. And make sure to check out Josephine at josephinechiang.com and follow them on Instagram @josephineyuting.

    51 min
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About

A podcast featuring API actors and drama artists, in which we chronicle their artistic journeys and discuss important issues impacting the API community. Hosted by New York City-based actor, Chase Lee.

Information

  • Creator
    Chase Lee
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Asian Actors & Thespians
  • Show Website
    Asian Actors & Thespians