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Nov 2022
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Muslim Women In Comedy: Owning Your Voic...

Mai Maxwell
About this episode

Muslim women have a unique perspective that is often underrepresented in comedy. In this video, two arab american women comedians share their stories and advice on owning your voice. Whether you're Muslim or not, these women's insights will make you laugh and help you learn why owning your voice is so important.


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