First trans comedian to win Edinburgh comedy award

British comedian Sam Nicoresti has made history as the first transgender winner of the Best Comedy Show award at the Edinburgh Fringe for her show “Baby Doomer,” which reflects on life as a trans woman. Additionally, Ayoade Bamgboye was honored as the best newcomer for “Swings and Roundabouts,” becoming the first black woman to receive this award, marking a year of significant milestones in the festival’s history.

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