Controversy Over U.S. Comedians Performing in Saudi Arabia
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Lesbian comedian Jessica Kirson expressed regret for performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, donating her fee to a human rights organization and highlighting her intention to support LGBTQ+ visibility in Saudi Arabia, amidst widespread criticism of the festival's role in whitewashing the country's human rights abuses.
Topics:entertainment#human-rights#jessica-kirson#lgbtq-rights#riyadh-comedy-festival#saudi-arabia#world
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