Ukulele Artist & Musician Kris Fuchigami: Realities of Being An AAPI Artist Series

Contemporary Asian Theater Scene (CATS) is proud to present award-winning Ukulele Composer and Musician Kris Fuchigami and his mother, Keiko Fuchigami, as the second installment of our new "Realities of Being an AAPI Artist" series, hosted by Leianne Wong Lamb.
Kris shares his journey to becoming a ukulele artist and musician, the ups and downs of artist life, the sacrifices, and the rewards. Keiko, an accomplished musician, shares her insights and perspective as an artist and a parent of an artist. She also offers advice on how parents can support their children's interest in the arts.
Don't have time to watch this interview? Head to the CATS website to read a brief Q&A with the highlights of this video interview and other interviews in the series: www.catsasiantheaterscene.org...
👉 Also, join us this Friday, July 12th, at 5:00 PM PDT. CATS is hosting a FREE online concert featuring Kris Fuchigami and Keiko Fuchigami. Register now at tinyurl.com/Kris-Fuchigami-Co...
For more info on Kris Fuchigami, visit www.krisfuchigami.com/
About Realities of Being an AAPI Artist series
Leianne Wong Lamb of Contemporary Asian Theater Scene (CATS) interviews Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) and Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) artists about their journey in becoming an artist, the struggles and rewards of being an AAPI artist, advice for aspiring artists, and much more.
About Contemporary Asian Theater Scene (CATS)
Founded in 1995 by the late Dr. Jerry Hiura, the late Steve Yamaguma, and Miki Hirabayashi, CATS has been a beacon for Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) artists, providing a platform for their voices and talents. CATS has showcased comedians, authors, playwrights, musicians, dancers, performers, and filmmakers. CATS produces the annual Silicon Valley Asian Pacific Film Festival, which celebrates its 10th year in October 2024, and in July 2024, the inaugural AAPI Playwright Festival. CATS, a 501c3 non-profit organization located in San Jose Japantown, continues to fulfill its founders’ dreams of supporting, mentoring, and, ultimately, presenting AAPI artists and their stories while enriching the cultural landscape of San Jose and Silicon Valley. Visit catsasiantheaterscene.org.