"When it finally came my way and doors opened up for me to do it and to be on stage, it felt like a natural thing to try out. And it just so happened to speak to me. I really couldn't do what I needed to do in the most fulfilling way in Hayward, Calif., or in the Bay Area, that it required me to go off to NYU."

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Mahershala Ali

Actor

Mahershala Ali is an acclaimed actor known for his powerful performances in films like 'Moonlight' and 'Green Book,' exploring themes of identity and resilience.

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