Julie Kim, acclaimed as one of Canada’s top stand-up comedians, has forged an impressive career. Following a successful North American tour with Ronny Chieng of “Rich Crazy Asians”, she headlined four sold-out solo shows at the 2023 Just for Laughs Toronto, building on her gala performance at the 2022 Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. With a decade of experience at major Canadian comedy festivals and a debut at the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Julie’s comedic talent is boundless. A Canadian Screen Award-winning writer and producer, she contributed to shows like Kim’s Convenience and Run the Burbs and played a key role in crafting Simu Liu’s viral ‘I am Canadian’ monologue at the 2022 and 2023 Juno Awards. Julie was recognized on VIBE’s POWER 60 list of Inspiring Asian-Canadians of Influence in 2023.
Kim holds degrees in health sciences and engineering and is a former doctoral student, university professor, management consultant, health care expert, and technology advisor. Her corporate engagements have spanned stand-up comedy, facilitation, emceeing, and speaking. She draws on both her comedy and past corporate career to speak on grit and perseverance, life and career transformation, and female empowerment. Julie Kim is on a mission to spread happiness, lighten hearts, and unite through laughter, remaining undeterred by any form of mom-shaming.
