Kay Sohini on Beautiful, Ridiculous New York

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Jan 30, 2025

Kay Sohini is a South Asian researcher, writer, and graphic novelist based in New York City. In her new graphic memoir, This Beautiful, Ridiculous City, she provides an intimate portrait of the city through her lens as an immigrant, survivor, writer, foodie, and an optimist. Sohini discusses her story and we take your calls about the things you love about New York City.

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