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    Producing Network TV and Comedy Shows! with Symone Baptiste

    enJuly 11, 2019
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    About this Episode

    This was a fun interview!  Symone is a writer/producer and comedy booker in Los Angeles.

    She produces behind-the-scenes shoots and interviews for network television. Some notable interviews include Tina Fey, Mindy Kaling, Marlon Wayans, Patton Oswalt, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, The Pentatonix & more!


    Symone is a highly in demand live comedy producer in LA’s alternative comedy scene. Her core mission is fostering diversity in the comedy space through inclusive lineups.

     

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