[In New York,] when you say you're an actor, there's a certain level of respect that goes with that.
Condola RashadI prefer theater and film. I did a little television, and obviously I'm not knocking it. It can be great, and it does pay the bills. But it's a little bit more disjointed.
Condola RashadMy first exploration through art was really through music - I've trained classically with piano for about ten years.
Condola RashadWhen I'm in Los Angeles, sometimes I hesitate saying that I'm an actor because people are like, "Of course you are." And I'm like "No, not, 'Of course I am.'"
Condola RashadI grew up in the theater with my mom and that's how I knew I wanted to be an actor in the first place.
Condola RashadThe directors were often really nice and I was well behaved, so I would just sit there in rehearsal. That allowed me to see the process - not just the result, the red carpet, all of the wonderful, fun things that happen afterwards - the nuts and bolts, the nitty-gritty, "Let's try to build this character from the page," tech rehearsals.
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