Sherry Cola: Therapy is a Comedy Bit Workshop

Sherry Cola, currently guesting on the Apple comedy Shrinking, finds her therapy sessions to be an unexpected source of comedy material. She views her therapist as a "writing partner" and uses the space to "test jokes," finding that humor often stems from darkness. Cola believes therapy provides a crucial release and a reminder that individuals are not alone in their struggles.

As an actress with multiple projects, Cola prioritizes her stand-up roots, describing it as the craft that requires an audience for rehearsal. She aspires to release a comedy special, a project that has been in development since 2016. Her inspirations include Margaret Cho, whose success as a queer Asian woman in comedy motivated Cola.

The actress experienced a significant career moment in 2023 with the simultaneous release of two films, "Shortcomings" and "Joy Ride." Born in Shanghai, China, this achievement surpassed her mother's expectations. Cola emphasizes the importance of her characters being flawed and Chinese, pushing back against stereotypes and the "model minority" myth.

Cola has been exceptionally busy, having recently shot "Little Brother," the indie film "Adulting" with Leighton Meester, and the HGTV show "Wild Vacation Rentals" with D'Arcy Carden. She remains hopeful for a "Joy Ride" sequel, noting the film's recent surge in popularity on Netflix with clips garnering over 10 million views.