Charlyne Amanda Yi (born January 4, 1986) is an
American actress,
comedian,
musician, and
writer. Her performances include
music,
magic,
games, and often
audience participation. In one performance, she had her head shaved while she sang the song "
Nothing Compares 2 U". Her screenwriting debut, the feature film
Paper Heart, won the
Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the 2009
Sundance Film Festival. She co-starred as Dr. Chi Park in the medical drama
House, alongside
Hugh Laurie as one of the doctors on House's team.