Kate Rigg

Kate Rigg, also known as Katie Rigg, is a Queer Asian Canadian, Australian, American actress, comedian, writer, and activist. She is best known for her performance as a comedy correspondent on The Dr Phil Show and her 'NuyorAsian' standup comedy shows, where she shares her experiences as a New York-based Queer Asian woman. Rigg has created and produced several comedy shows for television, including Dance Your Ass Off for NBC Universal, YTV's Cache Craze, and the online show Gonzo Girls. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Rigg ran away from home at 17 to study at the University of Melbourne. She later moved to New York and graduated from the Julliard School of Performing Arts in 2000.More