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A Vision of Revival

In 2020, Alice Chu and Roger Pincombe, both deeply passionate about preserving the cultural identity of Chinatown, took on the ambitious task of renovating the Great Star Theater, the oldest Chinese American theater in North America. Their shared dream was to create a space that honored its rich history while making it into the vibrant hub for the community it once was.

Meet The Team

Roger Pincombe - Executive Director of the Great Star Theater

Roger Pincombe

Executive Director
Roger first moved to San Francisco 11 years ago and is proud of his dual background in tech and theater. He is always looking for new opportunities to bring together the various communities within San Francisco.
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Alice Chu (Pei Chu) - Director of Community Relations at the Great Star Theater

Alice Chu

Pei Chu

President
Alice hails from Xuchang, China, and has adopted San Francisco as her home over the last decade. She is particularly passionate about supporting a thriving SF Chinatown by building a bridge connecting western entertainment and Asian culture.
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Paul Nathan - Artistic Director of the Great Star Theater

Paul Nathan

Artistic Director
A fifth generation San Franciscan, Paul travels the world doing magic in his award winning I Hate Children Children's Show. Onstage or off, Paul is a charismatic magician and comedian.
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Red Bettie - Venue Operations Manager of the Great Star Theater

Red Bettie

Venue Operations Manager
Red has been working in theater, both on and off the stage for over twenty years. She has been a theatrical house manager, sales and marketing director, stage manager, comedic character actress and is now proud to join the Great Star family as the venue operations manager. In her spare time she enjoys clowning, Emcee'ing and performing in cabaret shows throughout the Bay Area.
Vivian Chien (Chingchun Chien) - Finance and Accounting at the Great Star Theater

Vivian Chien

Chingchun Chien

Finance and Accounting
An experienced CPA, Vivian's professional accounting and nonprofit expertise keeps the Great Star finances running smoothly. Originally from Taiwan, Vivian has been living in the Bay Area for decades and works with a variety of local startups and nonprofits.
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Lish Lash - Technical Director of the Great Star Theater

Lish Lash

Technical Director
Lish has had a 20-year career in live sound and theater production in the San Francisco Bay Area. Trained specialist in acoustics, multi-track recording, and cinema surround sound.
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