Peter S. Kim
Petty indignities delivered with the agile commitment of an improviser.
1 special · 2026
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Peter S. Kim hits the stage with the breathless bounce of someone who just rushed over to share a secret. A typical bit starts low and cozy before he suddenly locks eyes with a ringside table, drops his voice an octave, and snaps into theatrical outrage over an everyday slight. When a punchline lands, he does not just wait out the laugh; he bounces on the balls of his feet, lets a wicked grin spread across his face, and tags it three more times with quick imitations.
Stand-up specials
On stage
While a lot of club comics lean into deadpan detachment, Kim works in a much brighter gear. He balances writers’ rooms with steady road dates, playing both indie theaters and traditional rooms. His strongest material zeroes in on the friction between family expectations, gay dating absurdities, and the strange indignity of getting older. In Rice Piglet, he recounts posting a shirtless photo online for validation only to find himself cataloged as a panda, turning wounded ego into an argument about representation. When a bit wobbles, it is usually because his rapid pacing rushes past a premise before the room can fully absorb it.
That stage discipline comes out of Chicago. Kim spent years working as a data analyst before pivoting to comedy full time and performing with The Second City. That background still dictates how he handles a solo set. When he tells a personal story about his mother or an awkward date, he constructs it like a sketch, giving every side character a distinct posture and an exaggerated voice.
Turning points
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Pivoting from Tech to Chicago Comedy
After spending seven years working as a data analyst in tech, Kim relocated to Chicago to pursue comedy full time.
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Joseph Jefferson Award Nomination
Kim earned critical recognition and a Jeff Award nomination for his writing and performance in The Second City e.t.c.'s revue A Red Line Runs Through It.
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Just for Laughs New Face Selection
Kim was selected and showcased as a New Face of Comedy at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival.
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Release of YouTube Special Rice Piglet
Kim released his personal stand-up hour Rice Piglet on YouTube, centering on identity, family dynamics, and relationships.
At a glance
- On stage
- since 2007
- Style
- storytelling, observational, cultural commentary
- Breakout
- Rice Piglet
- Topics
- Elsewhere
- Website, Wikipedia, Instagram
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Podcasts
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2 Kims 1 Pod · co-host
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The Ajumma Show · host
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Scissor Bros · co-host
A comedy podcast co-hosted by Peter S. Kim.
Also on screen
- Spies in Disguise
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
- 2021–2022
- Fairfax
- Yes Day
- Dealing with Dad
A clip to start with
Peter S. Kim: Rice Piglet | Full Comedy Special