Blending Cultures: Growing Up Cantonese & Italian with Alyce Chan AKA MomComNYC | Cawfee Tawk with Tara Cannistraci

In this episode of Cawfee Tawk, Tara welcomes comedian and content creator Alyce Chan, a.k.a. @momcomnyc, for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation. They dive into their cultural upbringings and how heritage shapes their lives. Tara shares stories of growing up in an Italian American household, where Sunday dinners and strong family ties were everything, while Alyce reflects on her experience as a Chinese American navigating Cantonese traditions and language.

They explore the similarities and differences between their cultures —  bonding over their shared cultural quirks, childhood crushes, and the challenges of balancing motherhood with comedy. Alyce shares her journey from performing stand-up to starting the Bring Your Own Baby comedy show, offering a space for new moms to laugh through the chaos of parenting. Tara and Alyce dive into the therapeutic power of humor, the universality of specific life struggles, and how making fun of everyday frustrations can turn into relatable, healing content. Whether it's reminiscing about tying a crush's shoelaces together or battling Saran Wrap, this episode reminds us that laughter truly is the best medicine. Grab your coffee and join the chat!

 

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Tara Cannistraci is an Italian-American comedian, actress, and writer, hailing from the vibrant streets of the Bronx, New York. Tara's talents have lit up the stage, television, film, and even centerfield as the scoreboard host for the New York Yankees.

Tara brought her unfiltered, humorous take on popular sports topics to SNY's Emmy award-winning television show “Oh Yeah,” where she both wrote for and featured in the series. Currently, she co-hosts the Chazz Palminteri Show podcast, captivating audiences with her honest insights and vivacious personality. She also co-produced and starred in We Stand Comedy's multi award-winning short film "The Chart” showcasing her versatility & misdirecting sense of humor.

On social media, Tara has gained a following by sharing the words and phrases she grew up hearing in her New York Italian neighborhood, resonating with people across the country. Her comedy album, “I'm Talkin' Here,” is a regular feature on Sirius XM.

Tara's new YouTube series, "Boroughbreds," features her doing hilarious on-the-street interviews throughout the New York boroughs, highlighting all things New York from common phrases to family owned businesses.

Tara has opened for comedy heavyweights like Josh Wolf, Joey Diaz and Vic DiBitetto, and now headlines shows across the U.S. and Canada. Her authenticity and wit continue to win over audiences wherever she performs!