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Special Event. Jiaoying Summers is a comedy powerhouse on a rapid rise blending fearless, dark humor with a deeply personal and refreshingly global perspective. Born in China and now based in Los Angeles, she turns cultural clashes, immigrant identity, and motherhood into razor-sharp comedy that resonates across continents. With over 1 billion views online and a loyal fanbase of 4+ million followers, Jiaoying is a digital juggernaut whose content regularly goes viral—most notably her “Uber Karen” sketch and her irreverent takes on English names by roasting their meaning in Chinese. Jiaoying made history as the first Chinese comedian to headline the iconic Apollo Theater in 2023 in New York City. She was also inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame, cementing her place as a cultural force. Jiaoying is the host of the hit podcast Tiger Mom (MILF), where her magnetic personality shines as she connects with fans and guests on a more personal level. She is currently on her international tour, “Jiaoying: What Specie Are You?”, having just wrapped a 27-show, 20-day run across 9 cities throughout Asia and Australia—all sold out, she is now onto her US leg of the tour that runs through the end of the year, hitting all the major markets. Whether on stage, online, at home as a mom, or CEO of Summers Group, Jiaoying brings an unfiltered, modern, and global comedic voice that resonates with Gen Z & Boomers alike. Her bold, fearless comedy—blending immigrant identity, dark humor, and viral social commentary—has made her a digital phenomenon and a can’t-miss performer.Other Events
Stand Up Comedy Class Graduation
at Tempe ImprovJoin us for an evening of comedy with graduates from the Improv Stand Up Comedy Class. Watch as they showcase their amazing comedic talents from what they have worked on and learned over the past five weeks. The graduates come from the Advanced Course, and they will prove this to you on the world famous Tempe Improv stage. Congratulations to all the graduating comedians!
Stand Up Comedy Class Graduation
at Tempe ImprovJoin us for an evening of comedy with graduates from the Improv Stand Up Comedy Class. Watch as they showcase their amazing comedic talents from what they have worked on and learned over the past five weeks. The graduates come from the Advanced Course, and they will prove this to you on the world famous Tempe Improv stage. Congratulations to all the graduating comedians! 2-Drink minimum per person inside the showroom CLASSES: Monday: Beginners Class - 7 PM - 10 PM Tuesday: Advanced Class - 7 PM - 10 PM
Jon "Polar Bear" Gonzalez: Coldest Baddest Tour
at Tempe ImprovJon "Polar Bear" Gonzalez is best known for his White VS Hispanic skits, however Jon first started doing comedy in July of 2011. What started off as making his family laugh on road trips, soon led to him stumbling upon Chris Farley and stand up comedy, which eventually led to him pursuing a full time career in stand up. After getting involved in the local comedy scene in Austin, Jon quickly found success through the release of multiple comedy skits which went viral receiving millions of views on Facebook and shortly after, TikTok. Since then Jon has toured all over the country performing his live standup show while also growing his fan base through social media. Make sure to catch Polar Bear’s live show when he comes through your city. You won’t wanna miss it!
