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Radiant Futures and Yay Foundation Invite Comedy Enthusiasts to Stand Up Pho Good 2.0 at 2nd Annual Asian Pacific Islander Comedy Show

 

by: Dan Pittman
Published: May 5, 2026

 

 

ANAHEIM...Nonprofit Radiant Futures iscollaborating with the YAY! Foundation to co-host the second Asian Pacific Islander Comedy Show at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center. The free event is set for 6:30 to 8:30 PM on Thursday, May 7 as that date coincides with Asian American and Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. The Center is located at 250 East Center Street in Anaheim.

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Professional comedians headlining the event are Aidan Park, founder of the
YAY! Foundation and an internationally touring comedian, bestselling author, and
advocate for mental and emotional wellness through humor and storytelling, along
with Sisa Grey and Ana Parsons.

Amateur comics set to perform include Radiant Futures’ own Stephanie Teo
and Sue Reveche, along with a mystery guest.

Several Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) organizations will be
on hand to discuss their services. Raffle prizes will be donated by local API
businesses, and food will be available for purchase.

“In light of cultural stigmas that often prevent Asian American and Pacific
Islander individuals from seeking help when confronted with domestic violence and
trafficking, we are delighted to bring back this community comedy show to raise
awareness and encourage those in need to reach out,” Radiant Futures Chief
Executive Officer Mark Lee said.

The evening be a non-traditional way of using comedy as a method of trauma
healing. As the event will touch on sensitive topics, such as family violence,
domestic violence, and human trafficking that may be triggering for some individuals,
it’s intended for a mature audience age 15 years and older.

Radiant Futures’ mission is to use survivor-driven, trauma-informed practices
to build a safer community by providing crisis help, including a 24-hour bilingual
helpline - (877) 531-5522 - plus comprehensive services for all survivors, and
education to help prevent domestic violence and trafficking.

Each year, Radiant Futures provides transformative programs that touch
more than 1,800 lives and inspires more than 2,500 through outreach and education.

The YAY! Foundation is dedicated to making health and other difficult
conversations fun, approachable, and exciting. Its programs place a special
emphasis on allowing individuals to connect with others who think as they do,
fostering a sense of community and support.

For more information, call 877-552-5531 or email info@radiantfutures.org.