Paul

Entertainment Consultant and Performer
32 years oldOther consulting positionsCome from United States Living in Shanghai
Language: English
Mandarin: fluent communication

As an actor and voice actor, Paul Mike specializes in emotional deep characters with whiplash comedic moments. His voice is a tenor good for younger protagonists and villains, as well as highly manipulateable for inhuman characters and creatures. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. He attributes his voice’s versatility to the challenges of Mandarin’s tones and differences in pronunciation and revels in exploring and creating new characters. Besides performance, Paul Mike sews, practices (boxing and jiujitsu), and is learning gymnastics. He crafts, cooks Chinese food, owns a dog, and more.

Project Manager
People’s Republic of Comedy (PRC)
Oct 2017 - Jul 2023(6 years)

• Development and facilitation of weekly improve workshop trainings 5 to 10 adult improvisers • Managing monthly weekend shows to sold out audiences • Comprehensive branding to command and communicate to a fan base of over 200 people • Developed show copy, flyers, and promotional material for the group

Performer
Various Institutions
Oct 2017 - Jul 2023(6 years)

• Performed improvised comedy with People’s Republic of Comedy (PRC) to audiences of 30 people monthly • Showcased locally as a stand-up comedian and improviser with featured sets in Taipei, Xiamen, Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan, and Changsha • Traveled with PRC to Manila International Improv Festival, Hong Kong International Improv Festival, and Shanghai Improv unFestival • Participated in sold-out variety shows at the Pearl and Specters, catering to over 200 guests • Bilingually hosted Hand-in-Hand (手拉手) Kid’s Festival, catering to 500 or more children and parents

Role Play Actor
qamp Arts and Culture Consulting
Mar 2020 - Jul 2023(3 years)

• Took on dynamic role-playing objectives in corporate environments for trainings with Standard Chartered Bank • Acted as a high level executive at a L’Oreal HR training to assist in influence development • Played various managerial and employee roles during new manager leadership training • Fulfilled improv team building needs as participant and performer when necessary for group flow and engagement

Donghua University 东华大学
, Tourism Management 旅游管理
Sep 2018 - May 2021(3 years)

2 and a half year master's program, funded by the China Government Scholarship.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
, Asian Studies with a Chinese Concentration
Sep 2011 - May 2015(4 years)

During my time at UNC I was also a member of CHiPs (Chapel Hill Players), the college improv comedy group.