*Performer's pseudonym (5,4)

I believe the answer is:

stage name

(Other definitions for stage name that I've seen before include "Player could go by this" , "Lady Gaga, say" , "fresh identity" , "Actor's pseudonym" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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