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Comedian Jay Pharoah

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Comedian Jay Pharoah

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Comedian Jay Pharoah: From impressions on ‘SNL’ to a new stand-up special shot in Chicago

Comedian Jay Pharoah is best known for his uncanny impressions — from former president Barack Obama to Jay-Z — but he says his comedy goes far beyond the impersonations. Pharoah sits down with Reset ahead of his show and comedy special taping at The Den Theatre in Wicker Park.

Comedian Jay Pharoah
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Comedian Jay Pharoah is best known for his uncanny impressions — from former president Barack Obama to Jay-Z — but he says his comedy goes far beyond the impersonations.

Pharoah sits down with Reset ahead of his show and comedy special taping at The Den Theatre in Wicker Park.

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