Catherine Chen, known professionally as Cat Ce is an American stand-up comedian and actress based in Los Angeles, California.[1] She is best known for her stand-up comedy and regularly appears at venues throughout the Southern California area, including The Ice House in Pasadena,[2]The Comedy Store in Hollywood,[3] the Laugh Factory, and Hollywood Improv.[4] She has also headlined her own comedy shows at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club,[5][6] Irvine Improv, and Brea Improv[7]
Her comedy videos on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube have been viewed more than one hundred fifty million times as of 2024.[citation needed] She has also launched her own podcast "Cat Jam In The Car", which is self-produced.[8][9] She completed a one hour comedy special audio album called Perfect Chinglish on Nov 2024, which was distributed by Comedy Dynamics.[10]
Early life and education
Chen was born in China[11] before moving to Los Angeles to pursue her entertainment career.[12][13][14]
Chen's comedy career took off when she rose to fame on the Clubhouse social media network in 2021 and began hosting her own stand-up comedy shows at small venues throughout Southern California. She scored her first win at the Jeff Ross Roast Battle at The Comedy Store.[15]
In 2022 and 2023, Chen continued to produce and perform at comedy shows throughout Southern California including "Cat Ce & Friends" at The Ice House,[16] Bourbon Room, The Hollywood Roosevelt, and TCL Chinese Theatre, including multiple charity benefit shows for causes such as Crazy Funny Asians 3,[17][18]Stop Asian Hate, and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.[19] She has also made appearances in Las Vegas at the LA Comedy Club and Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club.[20] In 2024, Chen headlined numerous shows at The Ice House,[21][22] Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club,[23][24] Irvine Improv, Brea Improv, and has scheduled 2024 tour dates at Cap City Comedy[25] in Austin, Dallas Comedy Club,[26] Helium in Portland,[27] Mic Drop Mania in Chandler[28] amongst several other announced dates and cities throughout the remainder of 2024 and 2025.
Podcasts
Chen has a podcast with a variety of guests called Cat Jam in the Car. Some of the guests include:[29]
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