Comedian Jiaoying Summers to Perform in Naples

The Chinese-American comedian will take the stage at Off The Hook Comedy Club in March.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Jiaoying Summers, a Chinese-American comedian, is set to perform at Off The Hook Comedy Club in Naples, Florida on March 10 and 11. Summers moved to the U.S. in 2009 to pursue an education at the University of Kentucky, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics. She was encouraged to try stand-up comedy by director John Singleton after a humorous comment during an audition. Summers' first comedy special, "What Specie Are You?", dropped in November 2025 on Hulu, and she is currently in the midst of her Lucky Pony '26 Tour.

Why it matters

Summers' upcoming performances in Naples highlight the growing diversity and popularity of stand-up comedy in the region. As a Chinese-American comedian, Summers offers a unique perspective and voice that resonates with audiences seeking fresh and authentic comedic content.

The details

Jiaoying Summers will perform at Off The Hook Comedy Club in Naples, Florida on March 10 and 11. Summers, who has over 1.3 million followers on Instagram and 1.8 million on TikTok, is known for her honest and relatable comedy that covers topics such as her experiences as an immigrant, a mother of two, and her relationship with her parents. She is also in the process of writing a TV series and is in talks with several networks.

  • Summers' first comedy special, "What Specie Are You?", dropped in November 2025 on Hulu.
  • Summers will perform at Off The Hook Comedy Club in Naples, Florida on March 10 and 11, 2026.

The players

Jiaoying Summers

A Chinese-American comedian who moved to the U.S. in 2009 to pursue an education at the University of Kentucky, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics. She was encouraged to try stand-up comedy by director John Singleton after a humorous comment during an audition.

John Singleton

A director, producer, and screenwriter who encouraged Summers to try stand-up comedy after a humorous comment she made during an audition for his TV police drama series "Rebel".

Off The Hook Comedy Club

A comedy club in Naples, Florida where Summers will perform on March 10 and 11, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Comedians nowadays want to please people because they want to sell tickets. I don't think that's the right way to go.”

— Jiaoying Summers, Comedian (naplesnews.com)

“Florida people they can handle the truth They don't get triggered. They love to have a good laugh.”

— Jiaoying Summers, Comedian (naplesnews.com)

What’s next

Summers is currently in the process of writing a TV series and is in talks with several networks.

The takeaway

Jiaoying Summers' upcoming performances in Naples showcase the growing diversity and popularity of stand-up comedy in the region, as she offers a unique perspective and voice that resonates with audiences seeking fresh and authentic comedic content.