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Emmy Nominees: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

NEW YORK (CBS) Six funny women are in contention for the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series award at this year's Primetime Emmys.

Here's a look at the nominees:

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Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope, "Parks and Recreation." Poehler plays Leslie Knope, an ambitious mid-level bureaucrat who vows to better the town she works for.

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Edie Falco as Jackie Payton, "Nurse Jackie." Falco plays Jackie Payton, an emergency room nurse at a New York hospital who is dealing with issues including an addiction to prescription pills.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Christine Campbell, "The New Adventures of Old Christine." Louis-Dreyfus plays Christine Campbell, a neurotic, divorced mother struggling to keep up with those around her.

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Lea Michele as Rachel Berry, "Glee." Michele plays Rachel Berry, an over-dramatic, stardom-driven student who is one of the members of a high school glee club.

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Toni Collette as Tara Gregson, "United States of Tara." Collette plays Tara Gregson, a suburban housewife who has multiple personalities.

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Tiny Fey as Liz Lemon, "30 Rock." Fey plays Liz Lemon, the quirky and cynical head writer for a sketch comedy TV show.

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