It’s such a fun job, and it can be silly and light and about making people laugh. I think I was doing it a disservice by thinking it’s not something ultimately important. I always was saying, ‘I’m not saving lives; I’m not a brain surgeon.’ And that’s true—I’m not saving anyone from any life-threatening illnesses. But I get to tell stories, and that’s a pretty important task.

It's nice to find creative outlets on a daily basis.

The importance of balance is huge but I think it is for everybody. It's a big issue for at least anyone that I talk to in any career.

To go and accomplish a dream at 15, it doesn't feel like you have all that much to lose because you're in high school. You're being home schooled. You get to kind of go for it in a different way. Your parents are still in charge.

There are so many different areas to explore. There are so many different types of people. It can crush your dreams or help them come true.

I was mostly into comedies, growing up. That still will always be my favorite thing.

You know how sports teach kids teamwork and how to be strong and brave and confident? Improv was my sport. I learned how to not waffle and how to hold a conversation, how to take risks and actually be excited to fail.