Hiroshi Kashiwagi

Biography

Hiroshi Kashiwagi, born November 8, 1922, was a Nisei poet, playwright, and actor who rose to prominence as an early pioneer of Asian American theatre. Growing up in internment, he found solace in writing and performing, and later became known for his work on stage. A key moment came when he refused to answer a "loyalty questionnaire" during his time at the Tule Lake War Relocation Center.