Lexi Underwood

“When I was younger, there weren't many people that were open about going through anxiety, so I never knew how to deal with it.”

“If you're passionate about it, speak up about it. Just show up, do your part, and make your voice heard, because at the end of the day, all we have is our voice and our platforms and our character.”

“I love doing photo shoots and interviews. I never feel like I'm wasting my time or I never feel tired. It's all just been fun.”

“I want to push that no matter what race you are, you're never just a sidekick or broken character. You're the main character, you're the funny character, you can be whatever you want.”

“I was in ballet classes, I took singing lessons, I started taking acting classes as a hobby. When I was younger, I had my mind set on dancing or singing.”

“Young Black actresses were not necessarily given the space in Hollywood to fully see ourselves.”

“For me, growing up, one of my biggest fashion inspirations was Aaliyah.”

“I keep a notebook on my bedside table and write poetry every night before I go to sleep. It's been something I've been doing since I was in the second grade, when I was encouraged by my teacher.”

“Don't be afraid to speak out about what you're passionate about because your voice matters and your voice can, at the end of the day, make a difference.”

“I go to sleep super late and then I wake up super late. It's something that I need to stop doing.”

“I had my own documentary that I filmed in D.C., which is where I'm from.”

“I'm not from L.A., I'm from D.C.”

“I have a playlist on YouTube of guided meditations, I have meditation books, my crystals and crystal sound-healing bowl.”

“The best piece of life advice I've ever been given is to not take every no to heart - especially with my Little Fires Everywhere audition story.”