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Kiwi comedian Tape Face talks to Seven Sharp

March 13, 2020

He made it big in the US and is playing the NZ Comedy Gala next month. (Source: Other)

The NZ Comedy gala kicks off next month and a slew of Kiwi and international comedians are on the line up.

One of those making the trip back home to perform is Tape Face, the mime who's a huge hit in the US.

Watch the video above as the talented Kiwi talks to Seven Sharp about his meteoric rise to fame.

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