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Kristen Wiig

Fresh Air

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The Journey to Comedy: A Transformative Path

This chapter chronicles the speaker's academic and personal journey, highlighting their initial fears and eventual passion for acting and comedy. A pivotal moment with a psychic ignites their desire to pursue acting in Los Angeles, leading to unexpected experiences in visual merchandising and comedy improvisation. The chapter also delves into the essential lessons learned at the Groundlings theater, shaping their comedic identity through character development and audience interactions.

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