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    Comedians get creative during coronavirus

    Comedy clubs and TV tapings are shut down, so local comedians are connecting with audiences online. “Comedians are going to find ways to be comedians however they can.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Apr 8, 2020 • 25m Listen

    Comedy clubs and TV tapings are shut down, so local comedians are connecting with audiences online. “Comedians are going to find ways to be comedians however they can. I saw that SNL was canceled and I jokingly said, ‘You know what, I'll do it myself.’ And then before I knew it, that seemed like not the worst idea,” says LA standup comic Ian Abramson.

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Rebecca Mooney

      Producer, The Treatment

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