Anna Cathcart

An award-winning actress, Anna Cathcart is known for starring in Odd Squad, Disney’s Descendants and the Netflix series To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. In See Us Coming Together, she is helping to host the special “Neighbor Day” celebration on Sesame Street.

Jim Lee

World-renowned comic-book artist, writer, editor, and publisher, Jim Lee, is currently the Publisher and Chief Creative Officer of DC. In recognition of his work, Lee has received a Harvey Award, Inkpot Award and three Wizard Fan Awards. Jim Lee is helping make decorations for neighbor day with Abby Cadabby. Jim shares with Ji-Young and her friends how at times he felt like he didn’t belong and used art to express his feelings and who he is.

Padma Lakshmi

Food expert, author, activist, executive producer, and television host, Padma Lakshmi is the host of Hulu’s Taste the Nation and Bravo’s hit Emmy award winning series Top Chef. Lakshmi is the author of five books, including, the recent NY Times best seller children’s book, “Tomatoes for Neela.” She appeared on Sesame Street in Season 48 and makes her return for Neighbor Day. In See Us Coming Together, Padma makes samosas with Gonger for the celebration and shares how trying new foods is a great way to bring neighbors together.

Alan

Played by acclaimed stage and screen actor, director, and choreographer Alan Muraoka, Alan has inhabited Sesame Street as the genial owner of Hooper’s Store for many years. He is very close with all the residents of Sesame Street and provides them with healthy snacks, creative suggestions, and support whenever they need it. A real community leader, Alan’s kindness and warmth has helped make Hooper’s Store the heart of the Sesame Street community. Alan is excited to celebrate his neighbors and share his Japanese culture with everyone on Sesame Street.

Melissa King

A renowned chef, advocate, entrepreneur and television personality known for winning Top Chef: All-Stars where she had the most single-season challenge wins in Top Chef history! Melissa is celebrating Neighbor Day by making one of her favorite foods, dumplings, along with Cookie Monster. She reveals that she learned cooking from her grandmother and loves to create and share food in celebration of her Chinese culture.

Simu Liu

Actor, writer, and stunt performer who is widely known for his role as Jung on CBC’s Kim’s Convenience and the lead in Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Simu is working with Big Bird to put on the games and activities for Neighbor Day. They’re practicing for the potato sack relay when Ji-Young and her friends stop by. He speaks about how he didn’t know he could be an actor because growing up he didn’t see a lot of Chinese actors like him in film or TV. He knows now that he can be anything he wants to be and wants others to feel the same way!

Naomi Osaka

Professional tennis player, Naomi Osaka has been ranked No. 1 by the Women’s Tennis Association and is the first Asian player to hold the top ranking in singles. Naomi sends a video message in the special, letting Ji-Young know she’s on her team and cheering her on for her big musical performance.