Keiko Agena
Keiko Agena is best known for the TV show GILMORE GIRLS, where she played Lane Kim for seven years and reprised the role in Netflix’s GILMORE GIRLS: SEASONS. Recently, she finished a Series Regular role on Hulu’s THE FIRST and has just joined the cast for the highly anticipated FOX show PRODIGAL SON. She is also currently recurring on BETTER CALL SAUL and was recently recurring on the dramas DIRTY JOHN and 13 REASONS WHY. As a guest star she has appeared on such shows as SHAMELESS, SCANDAL and NCIS LOS ANGELES to name a few. Keiko has recently published an Artist Workbook titled NO MISTAKES through Penguin/Random house which is available wherever books are sold. Agena is a graduate of the UCB and iO West improv programs, has studied at the Groundlings and currently performs with various improv teams in LA. She is also a co-producer for the hit UCB show ASIAN AF that has monthly sold out shows in LA and NY.
Books by Keiko
What if there were no mistakes? OK, that's impossible--but what if you learned to view your mistakes in a whole new light? In this inspiring workbook, artist and former Gilmore Girls actress Keiko Agena guides you through simple exercises based on one of the founding ideas of improv: Any misstep is an opportunity for growth and creativity. Interspersed with coloring pages and original artwork by Agena, each exercise teaches you to confront your emotions, rethink your art, and take mindful breaks to recharge in her own playful, encourgaging voice:
Describe a success you had, and identify the skills you learned to get you there.
Look at an old piece of art that you're not proud of. What works, and how could you rework what doesn't?
What actions can you take today to feed or rest your artistic impulse?
No Mistakes is a supportive space for amateurs, professional creatives, and everyone in between to test their boundaries, get to know their inner artist, and produce unique, meaningful work they feel proud of.
