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New York Times profiles Jesse Appell ’12, Fulbright scholar, comedian, author, and entrepreneur
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2026-08-09
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Jesse Appell (Ai Jiexi (艾杰西) is an American comedian who performs for Chinese and Chinese American audiences, combining traditional Xiangsheng and American-style standup.
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Event Recap: China Connections – “This Was Funnier in China”: A comedy show and book launch with Jesse Appell
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This Was Funnier in China: An American Comedian’s Cross-Cultural Journey by Jesse Appell
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