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I have had the pleasure of working with many comedians, and they are my heroes. Comedians are able to talk about hard truths in a way that no one else can. They poke fun at life and connect the audience through laughter, making us feel less alone. However, it can be hard for performers to be truly open off-stage. For this series, I spent time with each comedian in their home or another spot that they frequent in their day-to-day lives. I chatted with each of them and asked how they are able to use their personal fears and struggles in their comedy. These portraits are a vulnerable look at their off-stage lives, with no character or persona to hide behind.
Carissa Dorson is a cinematographer and photographer based in Los Angeles.
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