SXSW Comedy Presents
Summary
Catch the best of the fest on one stage. SXSW Comedy brings you a curated powerhouse lineup featuring iconic voices and the must-see breakout performers you’ll be bragging about discovering first.
- Format: Comedy
- Category: Comedy
- Event Type: comedy_event
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Contributors
- Tina Friml
- Maddy Kelly
- Jake Cornell
- Sophie Buddle
- Freddie Shanel
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