Ayo Edebiri

thumb Funmilayo "Ayo" Edebiri (born, October 3, 1995) is an American actress, comedian, television writer, and director. Quotes But I do think that there's work being done by activists, by people everyday that's beautiful, important work, that's not finished, that's really, really, really active, for a reason, because this world is really charged. In my view, the real racists are those who see racism everywhere and seek to muzzle journalism Actress Ayo Edebiri shuts down interviewer who tried to exclude her from question on #MeToo and #BLM;By Alexandra Mae Jones I grew up in Boston, in Dorchester, so New Balance has always been a brand that I’m aware of. And frankly, the store on Newbury Street is a store that I’ve loitered at and spent a lot of time in. And more recently, with the other brand ambassadors, there’s just something about the authenticity in each person is so unique and true to themselves. My fashion sense changes every day and what’s so fun for me personally about that is, obviously, you can lean into more casual streetwear, then sometimes it can go high fashion. Both of those things thread through with how I’m feeling. Danielle has been such an amazing partner with all of this. Her knowledge and articulation of fashion is so deep and so well-versed. And the more we’ve shared each other’s worlds and stories and references, it’s gotten deeper and more fun for both of us. My personal style definitely leans more sporty, a little more laid-back. And part of that also is when I’m not working, it’s nice to be in that mode and something easier, more playful. But there’s a genuine amount of fun and satisfaction when it comes to a red carpet because that’s such an active collaboration between Danielle and me. We have a bedrock of shared tastes and things that excite us. Ayo Edebiri Is a Proud Bostonian;By MATTHEW VELASCO on Sep 09, 2026 External links Category:Actresses from the United States Category:Living people Category:1995 births Category:Women born in the 1990s Category:Comedians from the United States Category:Television directors Category:African Americans Category:People from Boston Category:New York University alumni