Comedy1992–present
Wanda Sykes
One of the sharpest observers in stand-up comedy — Sykes has been making rooms uncomfortable (in the best way) for 30 years with her precision timing and unflinching social commentary.
Origin
Portsmouth, Virginia
Genre
Stand-UpTV
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