Episode 11 - Overthinking is the Thief of Joy ft. Yuyu Kitamura
Description
Yuyu Kitamura is an up and coming Japanese actress/poet raised in the bustling city of Hong Kong and moved to New York City. She went to study at NYU Tisch School of the Arts where she studied at the Atlantic Acting School and Stonestreet Studios earning a BFA in Acting. Yuyu has worked on scripted podcasts, theatre, and independent shorts such as Electable (Athena Scriptwriting Lab) and Clique Bait (Featured at the Asian American International Film Festival). After publishing her first poetry book 'Circles and Lines', she continues to write poetry that centers around cultural identity, mental health, and coming of age experiences. The biggest obstacles in her career have surrounded immigration in the US, and the complexities of accepting oneself. Yuyu strives to work with other Asian creative to bolster Asian representation within the industry, not just on-screen but off-screen. You can find her at @yuyukitt or at yuyukitt.com