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Show Notes
On today's episode we're talking to Esther Fallick- comedian, actress, writer & activist. We talk about her journey from theatre kid to stand up comic, how her transition has informed her comedy and her career, and how advocacy is baked into her work.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introducing Esther Fallick
00:59 Welcome to Glass Slipping
01:47 Bottom Surgery Recovery and Social Connections
04:58 Musical Theater Background
10:59 Disillusionment with Musical Theater
19:55 Transition to Stand-Up Comedy
29:02 Political Aspects of Comedy
33:56 The Intersection of Music and Politics
34:43 The Journey of a Trans Artist
35:15 Navigating the Stand-Up Comedy Scene
35:35 The Struggles and Realities of the Theater Industry
37:37 Finding Fulfillment in Personal Art
44:29 The Power of Speaking Out
54:12 Comedy's Role in Social Commentary
01:06:03 The Importance of Class Consciousness
01:12:58 Future Artistic Endeavors and Goals
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