Holy Shiitake! A Wok Star is Born ft. Katie Chin

Experience an unforgettable evening with the Chinese American Museum on Thursday, July 16 at 7:00 PM at the historic Pico House (424 N. Main St.) for Holy Shiitake! A Wok Star is Born, a hilarious and heartfelt one‑woman show starring celebrity chef Katie Chin. Join us for an hour of laughter, inspiration, and deliciously told tales.

**Doors will open at 6:30 pm and a short reception will follow the show. Tickets begin at $25 and are available for purchase at camla.org/holyshiitake.

About the Show:
Holy Shiitake! A Wok Star is Born, written by Katie Chin and produced by Paul Hemstreet, chronicles Chef Katie Chin’s life as a Chinese American girl in 1970s Minneapolis. Her mother, Leeann Chin, is a seamstress turned restaurateur who inspires a young Katie to embark on her own culinary journey. Be captivated by her unique blend of humor, storytelling, and culinary expertise. Prepare to be entertained as she shares her personal journey of becoming a Wok Star and conquering the culinary world.

About Katie Chin:
Celebrity chef Katie Chin is an award-winning cookbook author, caterer, playwright, and Culinary Ambassador to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. After growing up in the kitchens of her mother Leeann Chin’s celebrated Minneapolis restaurants, she left a career in film and TV marketing to return to food, eventually co‑hosting the PBS series Double Happiness and authoring five cookbooks.