I think I prioritize other people's opinions of me very highly, which is not necessarily a good thing - it's a thing that causes a lot of anxiety.

I grew up in an apolitical household. I never left the country. When I became an adult, I started traveling and became interested in politics, and I probably talked about things in a silly, ignorant way.

I did children's theater when I was younger, and then when I was about 14 I started doing theater in New York City.

I personally don’t feel the need to be radical for its own sake, but I probably couldn’t if I tried anyway.

Working in the arts, you see people who come from terrible circumstances and who, for whatever reason, have incredible talent. But of course, with that great talent comes some guilt because, if you come from circumstances that don't encourage it, it can be really confusing.

In acting class, you're trained to express yourself as much as you can.

I grew up in Queens and New Jersey. I started doing children's theater when I was seven to get out of school because I didn't fit in.