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Hamilton, comedy and perseverance: A conversation with Wayne Brady

Last week, Chicago Ideas hosted a Facebook Live interview with Wayne Brady, just as he was preparing to finish his run in the Chicago version of Hamilton: An American Musical. After months playing the role of Aaron Burr, Brady sat down with Sonya Jackson, the Principal and Founder of Mantra for Good, to talk about his journey from an improv comedy giant to starring in one of the most talked-about musicals in recent memory. Filmed in at the illustrious Chicago Recording Company, Brady discussed his career, the unique drive of Chicago, breaking from preconceptions and he even breaks into his Aaron Burr character for quick performance.

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