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Mariko Iwasa

Mariko Iwasa  

Mariko is a NY-based clown and physical  comedian. A 2019 Bindlestiff First of May Award  recipient, she has also been awarded the Syracuse  Area Live Theater award for her role as SNOOPY  in the RedHouse Theater production of A Charlie  Brown Christmas.  

Mariko spent about four years delighting  crowds nationwide as a clown for the world renowned Ringling Brothers Circus. She  continues to perform in theater, orchestra or  music live , childrenʼs event etc..both New York  and Tokyo, creating original featurettes melding  classical tap, juggling and slapstick comedy.  She hopes to spread the joy of circus art and  vaudeville to contemporary audiences of all  ages.

 

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