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.

CREDITS:

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

THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:

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CREDITS:

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

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