VANESSA KAI: Putting Both Feet Through the Door of Your Career

Actor Vanessa Kai says that it was her years of experience on the stage that prepared her for the demands of a career in film and television. Known for her series regular role of Pei-Ling Zhang on the CW's "Kung Fu," Vanessa takes us through her process of script analysis step by step. She shares what led her to take a three-year hiatus from the industry, how she came to love one-line auditions, and why she prepares for self-tapes like a full theater rehearsal.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Vanessa Kai right here.

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Kung Fu New Amsterdam Orange is the New Black Madam Secretary The Blacklist Gotham The Leftovers The Mysteries of Laura Behind the Mirror GUEST LINKS: IMDB: Vanessa Kai WEBSITE: VanessaKai.com INSTAGRAM: @iamvanessakai TWITTER: @vanessakai

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Host/Producer: Alyshia Ochse WRITER: Erin McCluskey OUTREACH: Elle Powell WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings SOCIAL: Imani Love