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Standup led me to acting because I liked standup, and I saw people on a stage, and the closest, nearest thing to me was doing plays. It was like, that’s the same thing as standup – people are on a stage; they’re being seen and saying things – so, because of my love of standup, I moved towards acting.

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Until recently, Hollywood offered only a handful of roles to actors of color. The majority of my opportunities have fallen into two categories: Scary Black and Funny Black.

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I think any good standup or actor is part philosopher, part psychologist and sociologist, because you’re constantly recreating behaviors.

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April 23, 2024

I think any good standup or actor is part philosopher, part psychologist and sociologist, because you’re constantly recreating behaviors.

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April 23, 2024

Until recently, Hollywood offered only a handful of roles to actors of color. The majority of my opportunities have fallen into two categories: Scary Black and Funny Black.

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