Peng Dang: Bio, Comedy Style, and Where to Watch

Who is Peng Dang?

Peng Dang is a Chinese-American stand-up comedian and actor based in Texas who performs regularly at major clubs including the Comedy Cellar and the Dallas Improv. He built his following through a viral clip about being fired from his corporate job in the kindest possible way — a video that was retweeted by a fellow comedian who then invited him to open shows after seeing how funny he was live. He has performed sold-out shows in Houston with all-Asian lineups and has opened for comedians including Tony Hinchcliffe.

He has hosted events associated with Chinese cinema, including the premiere of a film directed by Zhang Yimou. His TikTok material on Chinese vs. Lunar New Year and Asian-American identity has accumulated hundreds of thousands of views, with one clip reaching over 200,000 plays on Chinese social media platform Weibo within days of being shared. He performs the Comedy Cellar regularly in New York City.

Peng Dang’s Comedy Style

Dang’s comedy is observational and culturally specific — built on his experience as a Chinese-American navigating corporate America, Asian identity in the United States, and the particular dynamics of the Texas comedy scene. His material is accessible without being generic, finding the universal in the specific in the way the best intercultural comedy does. The viral growth of his clips on both American and Chinese social media reflects a comedian who speaks clearly to multiple audiences at once.

Where to Find Peng Dang

Find upcoming shows and follow on Instagram @pengdangcomedy.

Peng Dang has performed at the Comedy Cellar in New York City’s Greenwich Village. Check the current lineup and upcoming shows at comedycellar.com.

Catch Comedy Cellar shows live from New York on Mint Comedy at watch.mintcomedy.com.