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Joanna Hausmann

Venezuelan American Joanna Hausmann is pictured with her mom, Ana Julia Jatar. In quarantine, Hausmann has turned to her family for material.

Two comedians reshape their acts during lockdown

COVID-19

A public health crisis. An economic crisis. And no live shows. It’s these challenges and more that stand-up comedians Joanna Hausmann and Joe Wong are navigating during the pandemic.

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