Derrick P.
"You are the funniest Chinese person that I know! You truly have something special and it's obvious that you love who you are."
A Texas cowgirl made in China, Lia Bai is a Christian comedian who blends storytelling, inspirational messages, and punchlines to turn life’s mishaps into laughter. Her live performances cover tales of relationships, motherhood, traveling, aging, and the immigrant experience, making her a unique voice in comedy.
A former dull engineer who spoke broken English, Lia stumbled into stand-up comedy through the twists and turns of her life and career. She hasn’t looked back since and now regularly performs in comedy clubs, festivals, and private gigs.
She’s a respected TEDx speaker and an author. Additionally, Lia has also been featured on various social media platforms, including NBC 5, Shoutout, and more.
On a mission to transform work and life with humor, Lia invites you to buckle up and get ready for a ride filled with clean, heartwarming humor that’s as enlightening as it is hilarious!
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In her book, LAMPS: Communication Strategies for Global Leaders, Lia shares the magic behind how extraordinary global leaders find their leadership voice regardless of their accents. LAMPS marks an important milestone in her mission to make an impact on the world. Click the book images to buy now from major book retailers!
Testimonials
Lia empowers, entertains, and inspires her audiences
Steve R.
"You are a diamond in the rough that is more far polished than most diamonds in the rough."
Curt D. M.
"What a great event! Lia… Your talk was inspiring and very on point for the students. Thank you for using your passion to help these students and others grow and become successful. It was a privilege to be part of the event."
Ingrid H.
"Your presentation From Accent to Excellence delivered such a profound message that truly inspired me. I am no longer fear of speaking with accent, as matter of fact, I am proud of having the unique accent. "
Jim K.
"I very much enjoyed your speech, and glad I was there to hear it. You created a very vivid mental picture of your daughter for us. And I also liked your 'Angry Birds' line... Well done!"
Valerie B.
“Your presentation in titled You Are Not Funny was engaging, thought-provoking, and humorous. Your insight and experiences have giving our members a diverse approach to managing business communication and relationships. Thank you again for your insightful presentation.
Diane B.
“Lia was an excellent speaker during a recent Global Executive MBA marketing class in Shanghai for the University of Southern California.”
Linda M. T.
"Your story at Tell Me More Stories: A Spoken Word Open Mic Night was like listening to a beautiful song. It was so stirring."
Marie M.
Lia Bai is a very unique comedian as she is from China and lives in Texas! That, right there, will make you laugh!! She has so many funny stories to share from her adventure!! She has an "all out or go home" personality that will keep your attention in just a conversation!!
Jon H.
"Lia is a dynamic facilitator and inspirational speaker. She always employs a unique yet light approach to deliver a profound message which brought her insights and personal experience to life. Her session was a high energy jump start. On the topic of From Accent to Excellence, I am much better informed than before, and I am much more confident about what the future holds for the audience."
Wefeng S.
More than 50% of Lia's standup set was crafted from original and recent events. That shows her talent and creativity.
Sheky Z.
It's so unusual and brave for a first-generation American-Chinese woman to do standup in America. So impressed with Lia's ability to entertain Texans.
Coral N.
When my 501(c)3 non-profit organization planned on an all-women panel about finding fulfillment within our careers, we split the audience into 2 categories of interest: career-pivot and career-focus. We knew that Lia Bai would be the perfect keynote speaker about career pivots. Communication with her was easy and clear, and mutually beneficial terms were discussed when booking her for our program. Her humorous anecdotes and conversation between spaghetti and noodles talk had all attendees laughing. The audience interaction felt very natural, and her ability to connect through personal stories made a lasting impression of authentic engagement. I hope to work with her again in the future!
Grace W.
"Lia is not only an excellent speaker herself, but also an insightful teacher. When I engaged her during Frisco ISD Board of Trustees campaign, she was able to quickly identify problem areas of my speaking materials and style, and provide solutions. She consistently held me accountable to practice and refine the materials during the stressful campaign. With her help, my message and delivery became more engaging,interesting, concise, at-ease, and animated. Her coaching exercises sharpened my skills considerably over a short span of time. I'm forever grateful of her help, and highly recommend her training programs."
