Atsuko Okatsuka

Atsuko Okatsuka is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer based in Los Angeles, California. Born in Taiwan to Japanese and Taiwanese parents, she spent her childhood in Japan before moving to the United States at the age of eight. Okatsuka co-founded Dis/orient/ed Comedy, the U.S.'s first Asian American, mostly-women stand-up tour, in 2012. She gained recognition after being named one of Variety's "Top 10 Comics to Watch" in 2022. Additionally, Okatsuka released her debut album, 'But I Control Me,' in 2020 with Comedy Dynamics. She hosted and executive produced 'Let's Go Atsuko' for the now defunct Quibi platform. Known for her unique comedy style shaped by her challenging upbringing, Okatsuka continues to delight audiences with her performances.