English Xiangsheng: Is It Possible?
Laugh Beijing in the News
Xiangsheng’s Role in the Modern Chinese Landscape
July 10, 2013 by
World of Chinese asked me “Where does Xiangsheng fit in today?”
Impressive Chinese Standup Routine
July 10, 2013 by
Beijing Cream gives props to a recent Standup performance.
Connecting China & The West Through Humor
July 10, 2013 by
CCTV video interview about advancing intercultural comedy.
Meeting with Taiwan President at Fulbright Workshop
March 27, 2013 by
Taiwan’s president Ma Ying-Jieu addressed Jesse and the other China Fulbright scholars in Taipei in March, 2013
Newton Man Becoming Comedy Star in China
February 26, 2013 by
Boston MetroWest news reports on the rising star of a local son.
U.S. Student Uses ‘Gangnam Style’ to Depict Daily Life in China
February 21, 2013 by
The U.S. Department of State’s featured article on Jesse’s Fulbright Project.
Jesse Appell: I am a different kind of Laowai
February 8, 2013 by
In an interview with Sino-US.com, Jesse discusses his life as a foreigner in China and how he is breaking stereotypes .
CET Beijing Alumnus Reinvents “Gangnam Style”
February 8, 2013 by
CET Academic programs talks about Laowai Style.
Foreigner Gets Crash Course in Chinese Censorship
February 8, 2013 by
Tea Leaf Nation follows Jesse’s project as he learns about censorship on television.