All Episodes

February 19, 2021 36 mins

Japanese-born, USA-inspired, Kilara is a one-of-a-kind stand-up comic performing her craft in a conservative culture. In a country where people don’t typically talk about their problems and where it’s unacceptable to “poke fun” at others, Kilara has had to evolve and adapt her comedy into a “safe zone” for Japanese audiences. But, all that may be changing as the online world is rapidly bringing a diversity of opinions and previously off-limits conversations to the forefront of Japanese consciousness.

06:25 | Terry-Ann

Live from Tokyo, meet Kilara, an English and Japanese stand-up comic and sketch comedy performer.

Kilara is wildly-creative. She’s the host of Japanese Whisky World, a lively TV series about, what else? Whisky! Her credits and comic work include: Contestant on Asia’s Got Talent; Finalist on Flappers Comedy Club, Burbank, CA; Finalist on Who’s Got Talent, sponsored by Japan Connects Hollywood; and Guest on How Hollywood Eats Japan.

09:27 | Terry-Ann

What’s the comedy scene like in Japan, pre- and post-pandemic?

12:30 | Terry-Ann/Kilara

Pursuing comedy in a historically “serious” country …

How the USA influenced my comic life … from Richard Pryor to my HBCU, VA influences, and how Chris Rock rocked my life.

14:25 | Kilara

When my English gets better … and how I found my Japanese support group.

16:00 | Terry-Ann/Kilara

The stark difference between Japanese comedy vs. America stand-up. Stay in your lane! 

18:23 | Terry-Ann

How do you switch and balance between what’s culturally acceptable between your vastly different audiences?

25:11 | Terry-Ann/Kilara

A pink unicorn, or uniHORN? A message of diversity!

28:57 | Terry-Ann/Kilara

How does a gal decide to do a whisky podcast? The true meaning of workaholic.

34:40 | Terry-Ann/Kilara

OUTTAKE: from Gregory Stock, Ph.D.’s, The Book of Questions 1987 ed. TAZ asks: If you could have free, unlimited service for five years from an extremely good cook, chauffeur, housekeeper, masseuse, or personal secretary, which would you choose?

Arigatou!

  

Kilara Sen

Facebook: @KilaraComedy - www.facebook.com/Kilaracomedy

Instagram: @KilaraComedy - www.instagram.com/kilaracomedy

Twitter: @KilaraComedy - https://twitter.com/Kilaracomedy

YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/kaoricomedy

Dekanat tv | Whisky Intelligence | Japanese Whisky World https://bit.ly/2Niv7cG

 

Terry-Ann Zander

TAZ Comedy Hotline: 201-874-5971

Facebook: @Terry-Ann Zander - https://www.facebook.com/terryann.zander

 

Terri Walters

Twitter: @TerriLWalters - https://twitter.com/TerriLWalters

LinkedIn: @TerriLWalters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrilwalters/

E

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
24/7 News: The Latest

24/7 News: The Latest

The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

Crime Junkie

Crime Junkie

Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.