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Kim Wayans
A trailblazing comedian and actress, Kim Wayans rises from groundbreaking roles on *A Different World* and *In Living Color* to critical acclaim in *Pariah*, proving her versatility and power in shaping Black storytelling on screen.
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Kimberly Nichole Wayans is an American actress, comedian, and director known for her early television role as Allison on the first season of *A Different World*, a spin-off of *The Cosby Show*. She gained wider recognition for her performances on the Fox sketch comedy series *In Living Color* (1990–1993) and as Tonia Harris on the sitcom *In the House* (1995–1998). Wayans also appeared in the drama film *Pariah*, for which she received critical acclaim and was nominated for two Black Reel Awards and an NAACP Image Award in 2012.
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