Chizi Exiles Himself for Truth | Global News

Once a Chinese comedy superstar, Chizi is now touring internationally—selling out shows in Tokyo, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore—after being banned from performing in China. He embraces the risk, especially in politically sensitive Taiwan, where no Chinese comedian has performed before. Having spent 30 years in China, he found the comedy scene there increasingly stifled and shallow, so he chose honesty over censorship. His breakout moment came in Toronto, where he finally told the jokes he’d long kept secret. Now, he’s planning to expand his tour to Australia, New Zealand, and North America, driven by the joy of connecting with Chinese-speaking audiences and creating shared understanding on stage. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a290b479f3faeead