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Cat Ce
Cat Ce in 2024
Born
Sichuan, China
Other namesCatherine Chen
CitizenshipUnited States of America
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • Actress
  • Writer
  • Producer
Years active2007-present
Websitehttps://www.catjaminthecar.com

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]

Early life and education

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Chen was born in China[8] before moving to Los Angeles to pursue her entertainment career.[9][10][11]

Career

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Chen has made appearances in films and television, including Snowfall and Space Jam: A New Legacy.[12]

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.[12]

In 2022 and 2023, Chen continued to produce and perform at comedy shows throughout Southern California including "Cat Ce & Friends" at The Ice House,[13] Bourbon Room, The Hollywood Roosevelt, and TCL Chinese Theatre, including multiple charity benefit shows for causes such as Crazy Funny Asians 3,[14][15] Stop Asian Hate, and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.[16] She has also made appearances in Las Vegas at the LA Comedy Club and Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club.[17] In 2024, Chen headlined numerous shows at The Ice House,[18][19] Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club,[20][21] Irvine Improv, Brea Improv, and has scheduled 2024 tour dates at Cap City Comedy[22] in Austin, Dallas Comedy Club,[23] Helium in Portland,[24] Mic Drop Mania in Chandler[25] amongst several other announced dates and cities throughout the remainder of 2024 and 2025.

Her comedy videos on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube have been viewed more than fifty million times as of 2024.[citation needed] She has also launched her own podcast "Cat Jam In The Car", which is self-produced.[26][27]

References

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  1. ^ "Frazer Smith's Life of the Party Podcast: Ep. 26 - Cat Ce". sites.libsyn.com. Retrieved 2023-07-02.
  2. ^ "Cat Ce & Friends". ShowClix. 2023-07-15. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
  3. ^ "*SOLD OUT* Comedy Night for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals - Trevor Wallace, Cat Ce, Zainab Johnson, Frankie Quinones, Alex Duong, Steph Tolev, Finesse Mitchell, Jamie Kennedy". Comedy Store. 2023-05-07. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
  4. ^ "Cat Ce at Improv". Improv. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
  5. ^ Wild, Stephi. "Comedian Cat Ce Will Headline Four Shows at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club in July". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  6. ^ "Cat Ce". Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club Las Vegas. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  7. ^ "Cat Ce at Brea Improv". Brea Improv. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  8. ^ "Cat Ce at Improv". Improv. Retrieved 2023-07-02.
  9. ^ "ABOUT". Cat Jam In The Car. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  10. ^ Marcela Alonso Sunday Funday With Guest Cat Ce | Podcast Comedy Show Sunday Funday, 22 January 2023, retrieved 2023-07-21
  11. ^ "Cat Ce | Actress, Producer, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  12. ^ a b Smith, Written in Partnership with Sara (2023-07-18). "TOP INFLUENCERS Making A Positive Mark in 2023 - LA Weekly". www.laweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  13. ^ Vargas, Steven (2023-07-12). "Outfest Los Angeles spotlights LGBTQ+ cinema, from 'Bottoms' to 'Cora Bora'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  14. ^ "Crazy Funny Asians Part 3 | Comedy in Los Angeles". Time Out Los Angeles. 2023-02-28. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
  15. ^ Vargas, Steven (2023-03-01). "Drag, tech and LGBTQ desire: An exhibit documents decades of queer art experimentation". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
  16. ^ Fletcher, Hannah (2023-05-03). "CAT CE PRODUCES COMEDY NIGHT TO BENEFIT CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS". MUSE TV. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
  17. ^ "Joaquin Phoenix Suits Up in Spain, Plus Jennifer Lawrence in N.Y.C., Ariana DeBose, Joe Biden and More". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
  18. ^ "Trailblazing Women Comedians at the Ice House in Pasadena". NTD. 2024-06-09. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  19. ^ Cat Ce (2024-03-15). LMAOF Comedy special - cat ce. Retrieved 2024-08-17 – via YouTube.
  20. ^ Na, Lyne (July 28, 2024). "Cat Ce: An Industrious Comedian With A Knack Of Storytelling".
  21. ^ Comedian Cat Ce. 2024-07-11. Retrieved 2024-08-17 – via www.fox5vegas.com.
  22. ^ "Cap City Comedy Club". www.capcitycomedy.com. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  23. ^ "Cat Ce, Live! Tickets, Saturday, October 5 2024". Prekindle. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  24. ^ "Helium Comedy Club". portland.heliumcomedy.com. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  25. ^ "Mic Drop Mania". www.micdropmania.com. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  26. ^ "Cat Jam In The Car on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. 2023-06-13. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
  27. ^ "Cat Jam In The Car". Spotify. Retrieved 2023-06-17.