Introduction
Karen Chee is an American comedian, essayist, and comedy writer. She is a staff writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers.
Early life and career
Chee's parents emigrated to the United States from South Korea.
Chee originally wanted to become a speechwriter, but became interested in pursuing professional comedy by the time she enrolled at Harvard College. During college, she was president of The Immediate Gratification Players and founded a sketch comedy show.
Chee interned at Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where she appeared on air alongside Keegan-Michael Key. She contributed to publications including McSweeney's, Reductress, and The New Yorker. She also wrote for the 2019 Golden Globes.
In 2019, Chee joined Late Night with Seth Meyers. She has appeared on air for a recurring segment called What Does Karen Know?, in which Meyers and Chee quiz each other about cultural touchstones which their respective generations take for granted.
Personal life
Chee lives in Brooklyn, New York.