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Jul 2023
42m 35s

SASHEER ZAMATA - The First Woman

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About this episode

Sasheer Zamata is an actress, singer, and comedian.  In this episode, she shares her experiences coming up as a black woman in improv, her time at the Upright Citizens Brigade, and SNL. Similar to all thespians as the SAG and WGA strike continues, we couldn't discuss her upcoming roles. We were able to celebrate her new podcast, "Best Friends" with Nicole Byer, and her new self-produced stand-up special, "The First Woman".

Connect: @CariChampion @theSheerTruth

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