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The theater should always be a safe space.

Lin-Manuel Miranda

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Lin-Manuel Miranda
Age: 44
Born: 1980
Born: January 16
Actor
Composer
Film Director
Librettist
Lyricist
Playwright
Rapper
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Songwriter
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Theatrical Director
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Washington Heights
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