Biography
Lori Tan Chinn is an American actress and comedian. She began her career on Broadway, appearing as Miss Higa Jiga in the 1970 musical Lovely Ladies, Kind Gentlemen. She was a member of the Katherine Dunham Company and performed African dance with Syvilla Fort.
Chinn has appeared in numerous film and television roles. She played Mei Chang in the series Orange Is the New Black and Nora's grandmother in Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens (2020–2023). Her film credits include Nai Nai Chen in Joy Ride (2023) and the voice of Granny Boar in Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024). She also voiced Auntie Chen in Turning Red (2022).
