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The pair announced their separation in January.

Kiesha (Birgundi Baker) has been freed from her underground prison on “The Chi” — but her struggles are only beginning. “It’s going to continue to be tough for Kiesha,” says Baker, 28, as the Showtime series heads toward its Aug. 23 season finale. “She’s not the same person she was in Seasons 1 and 2 …

“The Chi” continues its riveting storytelling in Season 3 — in spite of (or maybe due to?) the off-camera troubles that have plagued this Showtime series. The ensemble drama, created by Lena Waithe and set in Chicago’s South Side, has had three showrunners since its 2018 premiere. Co-star Jason Mitchell, who played Brandon, was fired …