Following its four successful seasons Shahidi was tapped to lead her own spinoff Grown-ish, which she decided to pursue in lieu of attending Harvard University — where she postponed her attendance.
Listen to her first recorded interview below.
After graduating from college, she sharpened her skills at a variety of internships until she landed a public relations position at as the first black hire on the team.
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Shahidi is also an outspoken advocate for representation in Hollywood.
Frustrated at the overabundance of cosplay wigs that are often designed for white people, decided to take matters in their own hands and create their own wigs that would fit them.
Or, grab your partner and go as a famous couple—think Ace Ventura and his love interest Melissa Robinson or sweethearts Doug Funnie and Patti Mayonnaise.
What advice would you give to aspiring female cosplayers out there who feel discouraged from entering the community? Reach out to people you know who are cosplaying, either in person or on social media.