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Comedian Teruko Nakijima on How Comedy Can Save Lives

other · 2026-07-06

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

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