Patti Harrison Biography

Fast Facts

• Is of Vietnamese descent
• Is the youngest of five siblings
• Was raised in Ohio, into a rural conservative community, and said that much of her humor is inspired by growing up there
• It wasn't until college that it occurred to her to perform on stage, thanks to a friend
• Admitted that used to deal with internalized transphobia by making jokes about her sexuality
• Came out as transgender by the time she finished college
• Saved money by working in customer service for Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic before moving to New York in 2015 to pursue comedy full-time
• Gained popularity after her appearance on The Tonight Show, when she discussed President Donald Trump's trans military ban