What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cross-talking Liam's chance to act in Shakespearean troupe (4,11)" mean?

The definition is "Shakespearean troupe". The wordplay uses an anagram. RUDE (synonym="‘cross-talking’") + MECHANICALS (synonym="MECHANICALS") = RUDEMECHANICALS; definition: "Shakespearean troupe" The answer is RUDEMECHANICALS.

Cross-talking Liam's chance to act in Shakespearean troupe (4,11)

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