Trevor Jang
Trevor is a stand-up comedian and award-winning writer. He is Indigenous and Chinese-Canadian.
Comedian Bio
Drawing from his Wet’suwet’en/ Chinese-Canadian roots, Trevor brings a unique perspective that hasn’t been seen on the comedy stage before. He’s a fast-rising talent making his TV debut on the stand-up showcase Comedy InvAsian III being released in 2026. He was a finalist in the 2025 Yuk Yuks BC Yuk Off and has performed in a dozen cities and towns across British Columbia.
As an alumni of the Hilarapy program and Stand Up For Mental Health program, Trevor tackles personal struggle and stigma with wit and vulnerability. His material cuts deep on mental health and substance use, grief and loss, biracial identity and stereotypes. He is regularly seen at comedy clubs in Vancouver as well as recovery events and celebrations across BC and beyond.
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Writing Experience
Trevor has written for print, radio, TV and podcast. He is currently completing his first book Two Eagles Flying, an autobiographical novel based on his experience losing his father to an overdose, battling substance use and finding recovery. He has received mentorship from best-selling Indigenous author and journalist Tanya Talaga through the 2025 Audible Indigenous Writers Circle.
Writing and journalism honours include: BC Association of Broadcasters Award Finalist (2016), Canadian Journalism Foundation CBC Aboriginal Fellowship (2016), Literary Journalism Residency at the Banff Centre (2017), Silver Award – Best Personal Essay, Canadian Digital Publishing Awards (2018), and Jack Webster Award for Business, Industry and Economics Reporting Finalist (2018).
Trevor is also a copywriter and digital communications strategist with 5+ years experience supporting clients like Animikii, IndigiNews and Shop First Nations. In 2025, Trevor received the Silver Award for Best Internal Communications Campaign from the Canadian Public Relations Society for his work with the First Nations Health Authority.
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