It brings us great joy to introduce to you all Welcome Home: A Kundiman Virtual Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 21st, 8pm ET/5pm PT through Zoom. For this event, Asian American actors from the stage and screen will share their favorite selections of Asian American literature.
Proudly hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist, a medical analyst for CNN, doctor, and Kundiman fellow, Seema Yasmin will treat you to an evening of inspiring readings by special guests Vinny Chhibber from The Red Line produced by Ava Duvernay & Greg Berlanti, Ali Ewoldt the first Asian American Christine in Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, Daniel K. Isaac who plays Ben Kim in Showtime's Billions, Ken Leung best known for his roles in the films Rush Hour, Keeping the Faith, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Aparna Nancherla a series regular in Comedy Central’s Corporate and has reprised her role in season 3 of HBO’s Crashing, and Courtney Reed originated the role of ‘Princess Jasmine’ in Disney’s smash Broadway hit Aladdin, a chat and recipe share with superstar chef Angela Dimayuga and acclaimed food writer Ligaya Mishan, an online literary, art, and jewelry auction, and uplifting words from Kundiman’s co-founders, Sarah Gambito and Joseph Legaspi.
All proceeds from the event will support free readings, writing workshops, a community building retreat, in-depth mentorship, and other virtual offerings that raise Asian American voices everywhere.
Purchase your tickets here. If you can't attend, we would appreciate a contribution in honor of the event.