Jessica Kirson sorry for playing Riyadh, gives payment to human rights group | NYGazet

Openly gay comic Kirson says she was surprised when asked to play the Saudi Arabian comedy festival, but now regrets participating.

In her statement—originally given to THR—the openly gay Kirson said she agreed to participate at the festival due to hopes that it would improve visibility for LGBTQ+ people in the country. “As an openly gay person,” Kirson wrote, “When I was asked t... [1257 chars]