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BIO

Kristina Wong is a multidisciplinary artist, comedian, and writer known for her politically charged and socially conscious work. Born and raised in San Francisco, Wong has made a name for herself as a fearless performer unafraid to tackle controversial topics with humor and wit.


Wong's interest in performance began at a young age, and she went on to study art and theater at UCLA. After graduating, she started performing stand-up comedy and quickly gained a following for her irreverent and boundary-pushing material.
In addition to her work as a comedian, Wong is also an accomplished writer and performer. She has written and starred in several one-woman shows, including "Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "The Wong Street Journal," which have been performed at theaters and festivals across the country.
Wong's work often explores themes of race, gender, and identity, and she has been praised for her ability to use humor to address complex and difficult issues. Her performances are often interactive, and she frequently incorporates audience participation into her shows.
In addition to her work on stage, Wong has also made a name for herself as a writer and commentator. She has contributed to a number of publications, including The New York Times, and has appeared on numerous television and radio programs.
Wong's work has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including a Creative Capital Award, a MAP Fund Grant, and a residency at the MacDowell Colony. She has also been a TED Fellow and a Fulbright Scholar.
Most recently, Wong has been working on a new show called "Kristina Wong for Public Office," which explores the intersection of politics and performance. The show premiered at the Under the Radar Festival in New York City in 2020 and has since been performed at theaters and festivals across the country.

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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Solo Performance

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Solo Performance

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The Pulitzer Prize - 2022 - Pulitzer Prize for Drama

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News


KRISTINA WONG, #FOODBANKINFLUENCER is Coming to ArtsEmerson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025

ArtsEmerson will present Kristina Wong, #FoodBankInfluencer at the Emerson Paramount Center. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: TRAUMA PLAY at IAMA Theatre Company First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2025

IAMA Theatre Company is closing its 17th season with a workshop production of the hilarious and raw new comedy Trauma Play by Abigail Miller. Get a first look here!
ArtsEmerson Reveals 2025/26 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2025

ArtsEmerson has announced its 2025/26 Season, featuring nine live stage events in its 15th anniversary year. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup here!
Photos: TRAUMA PLAY Workshop Production at IAMA Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2025

IAMA Theatre Company will close its 17th season with a workshop production of the hilarious and raw new comedy Trauma Play by Abigail Miller. See photos here!
TRAUMA PLAY to Have Workshop at IAMA Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2025

IAMA Theatre Company will close its 17th season with a workshop production of the hilarious and raw new comedy Trauma Play by Abigail Miller. Learn more!
PRIMARY TRUST and More Set for Portland Center Stage 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

Portland Center Stage’s 2025-2026 season will celebrate The Stories That Bind Us — a range of plays that connect us to ourselves and each other. See the seven show lineup and learn more!
The Roots and Wings Project Presents WOMEN AT WORK Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025

The Roots and Wings Project Theatre Company and The Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture will present WOMEN AT WORK, a transformative evening of works-in-progress by BIPOC femme writers, directed by Larryjean Powell.
TRAUMA PLAY Comes to  IAMA Theatre Company in May
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

 IAMA Theatre Company will close its 17th season with a workshop production of the dark comedy Trauma Play by Abigail Miller. Learn more about the show here!
Updated FLOWER DRUM SONG and More Set For East West Players' 60th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024

East West Players has announced its 60th Anniversary Diamond Legacy Season, helmed by recently appointed Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal. Learn more about the lineup here!
Feature: BEYOND CASTING: THE PLAY IS THE THING
by Herbert Paine - Nov 7, 2024

While casting practices have evolved to enhance diversity (albeit, too slowly and not enough), the selection of plays remains strikingly homogeneous. We need to focus on what is produced as much as who is cast.
SWEENEY TODD, TWELFTH NIGHT and More Set For Portland Center Stage's 2024-2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024

Portland Center Stage’s 2024-2025 season will kick off in September with Stephen Sondheim’s spooky musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Jeremy Blocker Joins Audible as Head of Live Creative Producing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2024

Jeremy Blocker joins Audible Theater, marking a significant addition to the team. Discover more about this major development in the theater industry.
Review: SWEATSHOP OVERLORD at A.C.T. Strand
by Steve Murray - Apr 5, 2024

It’s March 2020 and the country is shutdown by a new, mysterious virus called COVID-19. Broke, newly unemployed performance artist Kristina Wong is in full crisis mode. She’s got no audience, no kids, and no prospects, but she’s got a plan.
Video: Watch a Trailer for Kristina Wong's SWEATSHOP OVERLORD, Coming to A.C.T. This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 10, 2024

Watch a trailer for Kristina Wong’s award–winning solo show, Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord, at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater beginning Saturday, March 30 and running through Sunday, May 5, 2024 in the video here!
Experimental NASSIM Brings a New Performer To Portland Center Stage Every Night
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2024

Experience the captivating performance of NASSIM at the Portland Center Stage from March 30 to May 12, 2024. Don't miss this unique theatrical event that promises to engage and inspire.
Kathleen Chalfant, Jonathan Raviv, and More Set for HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at NYTW
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 28, 2024

New York Theatre Workshop has announced the full cast & creative team for Here There Are Blueberries, co-written by NYTW Usual Suspect and Tony & Emmy Award nominee Moisés Kaufman & Emmy Award nominee Amanda Gronich, and conceived & directed by Moisés Kaufman.
KRISTINA WONG, SWEATSHOP OVERLORD to be Presented at A.C.T. This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2024

This Spring, American Conservatory Theater will present Kristina Wong’s award–winning solo show, Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.
RUSSIAN TROLL FARM Extended At Vineyard Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2024

Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, will now play until March 3, 2024, at Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15th Street).
Acclaimed Performance Artist Kristina Wong Performs And Exhibits At University Of The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2024

Acclaimed performance artist Kristina Wong performs and exhibits at University of the Arts.
Center Theatre Group Announces Spring 2024 Programming For CTG:FWD
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2024

Center Theatre Group announces its Spring 2024 CTG:FWD programming, featuring special events, community gatherings, and artist residency programs at the Mark Taper Forum, the Kirk Douglas Theatre, and throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Kristina Wong been nominated for?

Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord and Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord.

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