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The Second City & SNL Foster Future Comedy Greats with Scholarship Launch
The SNL Scholarship will grant diverse voices comedy training & mentorship
Updates from The Second City
The Second City is committed to building an equitable & thriving environment for our BIPOC, Latinx, APIMEDA, and LGBTQIA+ communities, as well as for people with disabilities.
The Second City’s COVID-19 Commitment
At Second City, having a blast is mandatory...and so is staying safe. Find out the health & safety measures we are taking to keep our focus on laughter.
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