Alexis Wilkinson: From Wisconsin to the Harvard Lampoon

In 2013, Alexis Wilkinson was elected president of the Harvard Lampoon, becoming the first black, female president of the 138-year-old humor magazine. On the CIW stage, the comedian describes the mechanics behind a good joke, all while exploring the problems with the lack of diversity in comedy, television and beyond.
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