Star Amerasu Is The Space-Age It Girl Who’s Turning Chaos Into Comedy

Star is best known for her Immersive DJ sets and intergalactic online series, 2099. She blends futuristic vibes with current issues to make it easily digestible for people to see how wild our futures could be, and how those in power can make these things happen.  She channels the spirit of Marsha P. Johnson in her work, aiming to create art that not only entertains but also uplifts and informs. With so much chaos in the world, Star’s presence feels like a breath of fresh air.

Star is starting a new chapter with a variety show called A Journey With Star Amerasu. The show features live music, comedy sketches, and celebrity guests. 

We sat down with her to talk about the new show, the state of the world, and why wigs are the key to her funniest characters. 

What can you tell us about your new show, A Journey With Star Amerasu? 

I wrote a show; it’s kind of like a sketch comedy. I’m harkening back to the ’70s when everyone had a variety show with a bit of a modern twist. There are TV shows like Carol Burnett. I were obsessed with Carol Burnett as a young person, and my mum used to order the tapes off the TV, so I was inspired by that when I created my show.

You blend live music, comedy and celebrity interviews in the new show. Where did the idea for all of this come from? 

Well, the show’s changed a bit – the interviews aren’t like straight-on interviews, it’s just a little bit different and unique, without giving too much away. It’s like a synthesis of all the things that I’ve learned in the entertainment industry. Because, you know, I started working a long time ago, making music primarily, and I made a soundtrack to a film, which was like my first foray into being a professional artist. So, I felt like I was just thrown into it, and I did a lot of theatre when I was 22. I was in a Jeremy O’Harris play, the play was called NORF. I feel like those experiences really shaped me. How I view my artistry now, and now that I feel like I’m more in control of my narrative. I’m just trying to find ways to say things about society and wrap them in like a silly goofy package and be myself.  

What do you want people to take from the show? 

I want people to know that every person out here is trying to do their best under oppressive forces, and I think that a lot of comedy comes from reality, and I’ve gotten the note that some of my Instagram stories feel dark, which is so funny to me because I’m just like, “Have you looked outside?” Girl, like its actually dark, especially right now, like I’m in LA and I was downtown two days ago, it was scary – like four cops were driving through the streets with their sirens blazing, and it’s like right now we are living under military takeover in certain parts of the city. So, I think when you make a dystopian comedy, in my mind, the reality that we have is dystopian, and I’m just trying to process that. I think it’s really fucked up that the idea of like having such an intense immigration process and trying to like capture people is reminiscent of when the police originally started as slave catchers. And that is like what’s happening again. Round people up, catch them, turn them in, and make them work.

Could you give us a little hint on what celebrities might be making an appearance on the show? 

There’s nothing confirmed; we’re keeping it under wraps. I have friends whom I might tap, and who are willing to be a part of my journey, because it is a journey with Star.