Comedian Amber Ruffin talks about her life and new off-Broadway musical 'Bigfoot!'

NPR | By Michel Martin

Published February 16, 2026 at 3:43 AM CST

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with comedian Amber Ruffin about finding joy in life and her off-Broadway musical, "Bigfoot!"

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Michel Martin is the weekend host of All Things Considered, where she draws on her deep reporting and interviewing experience to dig in to the week's news. Outside the studio, she has also hosted "Michel Martin: Going There," an ambitious live event series in collaboration with Member Stations.

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