Comedian Teruko Nakijima on How Comedy Can Save Lives
Comedian Teruko Nakijima, whose own life was saved by comedy, now uses stand-up to help others feel less alone. After shows, audience members approach her in person and via messages, saying, 'I felt like I am not alone.' Nakijima finds hope and unity in these responses. The story was reported by the Los Angeles Times and syndicated on Yahoo Malaysia.
Key facts
- Teruko Nakijima is a comedian.
- Comedy saved her life.
- Audience members tell her they feel less alone after her shows.
- Nakijima said, 'A lot of people said, ‘I felt like I am not alone.’'
- She finds hope and unity in audience feedback.
- The article was published by the Los Angeles Times.
- The article was syndicated on Yahoo Malaysia.
Entities
Artists
- Teruko Nakijima
Institutions
- Los Angeles Times
- Yahoo Malaysia