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2016 Emmys: The Standout Comedic Performances of the Season

2016 Emmys: The Standout Comedic Performances of the Season
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2016 Emmys: The Standout Comedic Performances of the Season

6:20 AM PDT, June 14, 2016

In the era of peak TV, there's still plenty to be grateful for when it comes to these standout performances. Whether it was laugh out loud moments or quieter ones, these entertainers were among our favorites of the comedy season.

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Aziz Ansari, 'Master of None'

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Anthony Anderson, 'Black-ish'

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Jemima Kirke, 'Girls'

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Tituss Burgess, 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'

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Gillian Jacobs, 'Love'

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Tracee Ellis Ross, 'Black-ish'

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Allison Williams, 'Girls'

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Jay Duplass, 'Transparent'

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America Ferrera, 'Superstore'

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Rachel Bloom, 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'

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Judith Light, 'Transparent'

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Reid Scott, 'Veep'

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Thomas Middleditch, 'Silicon Valley'

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Michaela Watkins, 'Casual'

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Jenny Slate, 'Girls'

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