Controversy Surrounds Comedians' Participation in Riyadh Comedy Festival
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Bill Burr defends his participation in the controversial Riyadh comedy festival, criticizing critics as sanctimonious and emphasizing the importance of dialogue and comedy in addressing human rights issues in Saudi Arabia, despite widespread criticism from human rights organizations and other comedians.
- Bill Burr defends Riyadh comedy festival spot: ‘It felt right afterward’ The Guardian
- Opinion | Laughter can’t launder what Saudi Arabia has done The Washington Post
- Lesbian Stand-Up Comedian Jessica Kirson Expresses “Sincere Regret” for Riyadh Comedy Festival Performance The Hollywood Reporter
- American comedians at Saudi festival draw backlash from human rights groups CNN
- Jimmy Kimmel Challenges Aziz Ansari Over Appearance at Saudi Arabia Comedy Festival Consequence of Sound
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