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- 1 2 Aisling Murphy, "Scarborough playwright Kanika Ambrose shines a light on immigration and motherhood". Toronto Star , November 17, 2022.
- ↑ J. Kelly Nestruck, "Crow’s Theatre and Soulpepper share the spotlight at Dora Mavor Moore Awards". The Globe and Mail , June 28, 2023.
- ↑ J. Kelly Nestruck, "Review: Our Place explores undocumented lives in Toronto with lively language and layered performances". The Globe and Mail , November 24, 2022.
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