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About this Episode

Tamara Tunie is an actress, director & producer.

She has starred in Law & Order:SVU, As the World Turns, Flight, The Devil's Advocate and on Broadway. She won a Tony Award for the production of Spring Awakening.

In this episode, Tamara shares stories about growing up in Pittsburgh, the importance of a well-rounded education, and her vision of the afterlife.

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