How these comedians are transforming the profession

Comedy is more accessible than ever in 2022. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, several comics were early adapters of the TikTok obsession.

2020 saw many comedy clubs shut down, forcing many comHow these comedians are transforming the professionedians—

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Many were able to contact their audiences online because to TikTok's rapid growth (from 133 million to 902 million users annually).

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Before the pandemic, the only performers you could see were those the industry deemed amusing,How these comedians are transforming the profession

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comedian Robyn Schall: "Who the industry was going to give a special to, who the industry was going to put on a late-night programme.

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"Now, thanks to the internet, TikTok, and Instagram, people choose who to watch and who they find hilarious.

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According to TikTok statistics, the hashtags #comedy, #humor and #funny have garnered billions of views on the social media network.

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A new generation of comedians are demonstrating that there is humour in humanity by being true to themselves and accepting diversity.

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