Issa Rae

Issa Rae is an American actress and writer. In 2011 she started a YouTube comedy series called Awkward Black Girl. In 2013 it won the Shorty Award for Best Web Show. Forbes put her in their 30 Under 30 list in 2013 and 2014.

Issa Rae (2017)

Early life and career

Rae was born Jo-Issa Diop. In the third grade, Rae entered a program for gifted and talented students. She went to Stanford University.[1]

References
  1. "Stanford Magazine - Article". alumni.stanford.edu. Archived from the original on 2021-04-11. Retrieved 2019-02-15.


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