Controversy Surrounds Comedians at Riyadh Comedy Festival Over Human Rights and Free Speech
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Jessica Kirson donated her entire fee from performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival to the Human Rights Campaign, after facing criticism for participating in the event in Saudi Arabia, and expressed regret for her decision while highlighting her efforts to support LGBTQ+ visibility and human rights.
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- Stand-Up Comedian Jessica Kirson Donates Riyadh Comedy Festival Fee to Human Rights Campaign The Hollywood Reporter
- Human Rights Watch Refuses Aziz Ansari Riyadh Comedy Festival Donation Variety
- American comedians at Saudi festival draw backlash from human rights groups CNN
- Dave Chappelle says comedy is 'easier' in Saudi Arabia than US, mentions Charlie Kirk USA Today
- Why Arguments About Free Speech Don’t Apply to the Riyadh Comedy Festival The New York Times
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