NEW EPISODE is OUT!
Michelle is co-hosting a monthly podcast “Japanese America”
for Japanese American National Museum with Koji Sakai
ICHIBAN MOM
Michelle MaliZaki is a Japanese immigrant mom who has been performing stand-up comedy in the Los Angeles area since 2017. Her unique perspective on motherhood, cultural differences, and life in America has made her a sought-after performer in the comedy scene.
Making people laugh is what MaliZaki loves to do and she finds joy in bringing happiness and laughter to people’s lives. Come to one of her shows and see what she’s all about.
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
- FunnyFest 2023 – 2nd place winner
- Santa Barbara Laugh Festival 2022 – 2nd place Int’l comedian
- US Comedy Contest 2021 – Runner up
- Fringe Festival 2021 – Audience Favorite, Comedy
- Clean Comedy Challenge 2021, 2020 – Finalist
- Van Nuys Comedy Contest 2018 – 2nd place
- Ventura Harbor Comedy Festival 2018 – Finalist
