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Even if you’ve never heard of Charlyne Yi, chances are you’ve probably heard of her work. With movies and television series including “Knocked Up,” “This is 40,” “Paper Heart,” “30 Rock” and “House” listed in her impressive resume, Charlyne Yi has very quietly but very quickly become a popular name in Hollywood. An entertainer known for her versatility, Yi is not only a comedian. She’s also an actress, a musician and an artist. But interestingly enough, what many don’t know about Yi is that she is also a former UC Riverside student. In a recent interview with the Highlander, Yi talked about her life as a comedian, her passion for the arts, her time at UCR and her ultimate decision to drop out to pursue her career. “I got an anxiety attack because [UCR] was so big,” she revealed. Her collegiate life was full of doubt and turmoil. She didn’t have many friends, she had difficulty registering for the classes she needed to graduate and she found college to be far too expensive. She was a cr

Home Features Highlighting Highlanders: Charlyne Yi’s Path to Indie Fame Even if you’ve never heard of Charlyne Yi, chances are you’ve probably heard of her work. With movies and television series including “Knocked Up,” “This is 40,” “Paper Heart,” “30 Rock” and “House” listed in her impressive resume, Charlyne Yi has very quietly but very quickly become a popular name in Hollywood. An entertainer known for her versatility, Yi is not only a comedian. She’s also an actress, a musician and an artist. But interestingly enough, what many don’t know about Yi is that she is also a former UC R

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