The tour has grown from five performances to nearly 20, with shows at Asian supermarkets like H Mart and 99 Ranch Market
Comedian Jenny Yang's Grocery Store Comedy Tour Uplifts Immigrants
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The unorthodox tour has grown from five performances to nearly 20, far beyond her expectations. Chains like H Mart and 99 Ranch Market, as well as smaller stores, generate $55.8 billion in revenue, according to a 2025 report from market research firm IBISWorld. 26 back in L.A. with Yang filming a performance for a proposed comedy special.
Furthermore, The Caucus offered its vast network of Asian American community leaders and immigrant-centered nonprofits nationwide. “Although we are a legal civil rights organization, we understand that so much of how we reach community is through, especially for Asian communities, food and culture,” Kohli said. “I think comedy is healing and unifying.” At Shuang Hur Supermarket in Minneapolis — half a block from where ICE agents fatally shot Alex Pretti — Yang put on a show in July, said manager Henry Zhou. After emceeing a gala for the Asian Law Caucus in April, Yang shared her outside-the-box idea with the San Francisco-based group. The Good Egg Immigrant Grocery Store Standup Comedy Tour is partly her reaction to the immigration crackdowns by President Donald Trump's administration impacting Asian, Latino and Black communities.
In addition, Comedian Jenny Yang uses a comedy tour to uplift immigrants, one grocery store at a time. Even after the show, everyone stayed and chatted,” Zhou said. “I’m pretty sure it helped us promote the store.” "Ethnic food” is no longer just a supermarket aisle.
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The unorthodox tour has grown from five performances to nearly 20, far beyond her expectations.
reliability low1/2 sourcesChains like H Mart and 99 Ranch Market, as well as smaller stores, generate $55.8 billion in revenue, according to a 2025 report from market research firm IBISWorld.
reliability low1/2 sources26 back in L.A. with Yang filming a performance for a proposed comedy special.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe Caucus offered its vast network of Asian American community leaders and immigrant-centered nonprofits nationwide. “Although we are a legal civil rights organization, we understand that so much of how we reach community is through, especially for Asian communities, food and culture,” Kohli said. “I think comedy is healing and unifying.” At Shuang Hur Supermarket in Minneapolis — half a block from where ICE agents fatally shot Alex Pretti — Yang put on a show in July, said manager Henry Zhou.
reliability low1/2 sourcesAfter emceeing a gala for the Asian Law Caucus in April, Yang shared her outside-the-box idea with the San Francisco-based group.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe Good Egg Immigrant Grocery Store Standup Comedy Tour is partly her reaction to the immigration crackdowns by President Donald Trump's administration impacting Asian, Latino and Black communities.
reliability low1/2 sourcesComedian Jenny Yang uses a comedy tour to uplift immigrants, one grocery store at a time.
reliability low1/2 sourcesEven after the show, everyone stayed and chatted,” Zhou said. “I’m pretty sure it helped us promote the store.” "Ethnic food” is no longer just a supermarket aisle.
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