Actor and Comic Ken Jeong to be Class of 2023 Convocation Speaker

7 months ago 2 min read

The Class of 2023 can anticipate fun on the Senior Convocation on Thursday, Could 25. Actor and comic Ken Jeong — who starred within the movie collection “The Hangover” as Leslie Chow and the truth singing competitors “The Masked Singer” as a panelist — was introduced because the keynote speaker on Wednesday.

Jeong was chosen by the student-run 2023 Convocation Committee.

“Ken Jeong was a extremely coveted speaker and, from the start, our committee was thrilled concerning the prospect of getting him be part of the Class of ’23,” stated Yasmin Ballew ’23, chair of the committee, in an announcement to the Cornell Chronicle. “Of the numerous names we mentioned, he stood out for his ardour, dedication to advocacy and, in fact, his humor.”

Jeong wrote, produced and starred within the ABC sitcom “Dr. Ken,” a present that was based mostly on his experiences in medication previous to turning into a humorist. He additionally performed the function of Ben Chang on the critically acclaimed collection “Neighborhood” and has acted within the movies “Loopy Wealthy Asians,” “Knocked Up” and “The Duff.”

Along with his efficiency profession, Jeong is a licensed doctor and an anti-racism advocate. He has been vocal concerning the rise in racism and hate crimes towards the Asian American group lately.

Jeong started appearing whereas attending Duke College as an undergraduate and later obtained his M.D. from the College of North Carolina Faculty of Drugs in 1995. In the summertime earlier than attending medical college, Jeong took appearing courses on the College of California, Los Angeles.

Whereas a medical scholar, Jeong was an everyday at open mic nights within the Raleigh-Durham circuit. After incomes his diploma, he moved to Los Angeles to follow medication whereas performing usually at The Improv and Snicker Manufacturing facility comedy golf equipment. His stand-up comedy led to his touchdown small elements in tv exhibits akin to “The Workplace,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and HBO’s “Entourage” earlier than touchdown bigger roles.

Senior Convocation will happen on Could 25 at 1 p.m. in Barton Corridor for undergraduate graduates a part of the Class of 2023. Graduating graduate {and professional} college students, along with the present Cornell group, can be invited as house permits.