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| Born | Brigitte Allegonda Maria Kaandorp 10 March 1962 Haarlem, the Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Known for | comedian, singer |
Brigitte Kaandorp (born 10 March 1962 in Haarlem) is a Dutch comedian and singer-songwriter. She started her show business career in 1983. [1] Kaandorp's style is a mix of absurdism and sensitive songs, sometimes playing the ukulele. [2] Many of her shows have been broadcast on Dutch TV. She also performed in Belgium. [3]
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