Jessica Kirson Expresses 'Sincere Regret' for Riyadh Comedy Festival | NYGazet

Though she requested a guarantee that she could be 'openly out as a lesbian on stage,' Kirson is apologizing to her fans and will donate her salary.

Comedian Jessica Kirson, an openly gay veteran of the stand-up stage, has issued a statement expressing “sincere regret” for being among the more than 50 stars to participate in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival. The event — currently taking plac... [6221 chars]