Fumi Abe is an LA-based Japanese-American standup comedian and writer who was most recently one of Just For Laugh’s coveted New Faces of 2023, joining the ranks of household names such as Jimmy Fallon, Amy Schumer, Hasan Minhaj, John Mulaney, Kevin Hart etc. He was also featured on Vulture’s 2023 Comedians You Should and Will Know.
Fumi is a writer who has performed on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and has been a staff writer on The Late Late Show with James Corden. Currently, he is a story editor on the TED Animated series for Peacock.
He has written for NPR’s “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!”, the 2022 TIME100 Gala hosted by Simu Liu, and was part of the 2020 Comedy Central Digital Creators Program.
He currently co-hosts the personal finance comedy podcast “Cash Cuties” with Steffie Baik and previously hosted “Asian Not Asian“, which was included in Vulture’s Comedy Podcast Roundup and The AV Club’s Podcast series highlights.
About Top Secret Comedy Club:
Top Secret Comedy Club New York is a premier destination for live stand-up comedy in the heart of Manhattan, bringing the raw energy and underground spirit of New York City’s comedy scene to the East Village. Known as a true comedy cellar for discovering both rising talent and world famous acts, Top Secret Comedy Club NYC delivers world-class live stand-up comedy every night of the week.
With an intimate room, electric crowds, and a reputation for surprise celebrity drop-ins, the club has quickly become one of the top-rated comedy clubs in New York City. Audiences can expect sharp, unfiltered stand-up from comedians who perform on the biggest stages in NYC and beyond.
Whether you’re an East Village local or visiting Manhattan, Top Secret Comedy Club is the go-to spot for the best stand-up comedy in NYC, where tomorrow’s stars and today’s legends share the same stage.
