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Unintended Jokes
- Shereen Marisol Meraji experienced frequent, hacky, and unintended race jokes during her time in comedy.
- Many white or non-Black comedians would use fried chicken jokes when doing crowd work, making her feel embarrassed for them.
Typecast
- Aparna Nancherla shares an acting class anecdote where classmates compared appearances to celebrities.
- She was compared to Mindy Kaling and Aziz Ansari, highlighting typecasting based on race.
Race and Identity
- Aparna Nancherla initially avoided race jokes but realized her identity significantly impacts her career.
- She uses personal experiences to invite audience understanding of race in the entertainment industry.