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| PERFORMER | Kathleen Kim |
| DEBUT | 2021 |
Ji-Young is a Korean-American girl who made her debut in the 2021 Sesame Street special See Us Coming Together. She also appeared with the cast on the Sesame Street float in the 2021 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. She began appearing on the show proper in Season 53, immediately being added to the opening and closing themes.
She is seven years old and enjoys playing electric guitar and skateboarding. Her birthday is August 7.[1]
Appearances[]
- See Us Coming Together
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (2021, 2022)
- Tamir on the Street
- Sesame Street
Book appearances[]
- Meet Your Neighbors on Sesame Street (2022)
- We All Belong (2022)
- All Aboard! The Sesame Street Subway (2023)
- Girl Power (2023)
- Elmo Asks Why (2023)
- Play Day Fun! (2024)
- What's Up, Sesame Street? (2024)
- Good Game: A Sesame Street Guide to Being a Good Sport (2024)
Sources[]
- The Associated Press AP Exclusive: ‘Sesame Street’ debuts Asian American muppet November 14, 2021
- ↑ Sesame Street Facebook post, August 7, 2022
External links[]
- Michel Martin and Kathleen Kim, "Puppeteer discusses the newest character on 'Sesame Street'," NPR All Things Considered, November 20, 2021.