National Napping Day is 3/10!
Nap Time! by nap8sta is the official song for National Napping Day!
ICHIBAN MOM
Michelle MaliZaki is a Japanese American standup comedian known for her clean-ish, relatable humor that blends cultural wit, middle-aged mom life, and everyday absurdities. With a knack for storytelling and sharp observations, she’s been featured on CNN’s Champions for Change and co-hosts the Japanese America podcast for the Japanese American National Museum. Whether on stage or behind the mic, Michelle’s comedic voice offers fresh, hilarious perspectives with universal appeal.

Photo by James Rios
“People often tell me that I am inspiring! That used to kind of offended me. But I get it. My drive is to show anyone can do it if you commit to your deam”
Michelle MaliZaki
-Accolades-
“According to Jerry Seinfeld, I am the first place loser on all these competitions!!“
Michelle MaliZaki
- Kenan Presents Popup Comedy Fest 2024, Best of Fest
- FunnyFest 2023 – 2nd place winner
- Santa Barbara Laugh Festival 2022 – 2nd place Int’l comedian
- US Comedy Contest 2021 – Runner up
- Clean Comedy Challenge 2021, 2020 – Finalist
- Fringe Festival 2021 – Audience Favorite, Comedy
- Van Nuys Comedy Contest 2018 – 2nd place
- Ventura Harbor Comedy Festival 2018 – Finalist

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