Politically, nowadays, as we know and feel, we are similarly underrepresented and not heard.

I had a cheat sheet because I knew Tarell [Alvin McCraney]. His movie is largely autobiographical. I knew about certain events in his life and some of the people he talks about. I had visited the place where he lived many times so I understood innately what that was.

Now, perhaps more than ever, we need more and more examples of healing. We need to learn what it takes to heal.

I just hope to work with great people, and do things that are challenging for me and that I can be proud of and not have to hide my face about. Those are my guidelines.

I have worked with Tarell Alvin McCraney, who is the play Moonlight is based on. He's a company member at Steppenwolf. I have done a could of his plays here.

Working on Shakespeare and learning about Shakespeare was the big takeaway for me.

My goal has always been to try to live up to every ounce of my potential.