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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brooke Lefferts and Kaitlyn Huamani

Hannah Einbinder uses comedy as a coping mechanism in debut standup special

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To rising comic Hannah Einbinder, her bits are for more than just laughs. She says her jokes are a coping mechanism she uses to process the tough topics she tackles in her material.

Einbinder, known for matching Jean Smart’s quick wit and comedic timing in “Hacks,” released her debut standup special on Max on Thursday to critical acclaim. Throughout her set, she takes on several difficult subjects, including sexual identity and climate change.

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