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Stage performer unfortunately quits in revolt (13)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ventriloquist

'stage performer' is the definition.

'unfortunately quits in revolt' is the wordplay.
'unfortunately' is an anagram indicator.
'quits'+'in'+'revolt'='quitsinrevolt'
'quitsinrevolt' with letters rearranged gives 'VENTRILOQUIST'.

(Other definitions for ventriloquist that I've seen before include "Voice-thrower" , "Performer with dummy" , "Dummy operator" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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