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Why Atsuko Okatsuka’s Comedy Connects Across Cultures
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka joins us to talk about how she bridges cultures with her work, crafting jokes that land wherever she performs. Atsuko cites Lucille Ball as a major influence when she was a kid growing up in Japan, inspired by the universality of her physical comedy. Whether it’s here in the United States or abroad, Atsuko is always finding new ways to tell her story.
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