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" I don't think people realize what it's like for people of color to audition for film and TV. "

Phoebe Robinson

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" A lot of times in comedy, and also in podcasting and television, there are different kinds of voices that can be celebrated. So you can have 'Insecure' exist, you can have a '2 Dope Queens' exist, you can have 'The Mindy Project' exist - very distinct, funny voices from women and from people of color. "

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