“I remember when BLM and Stop Asian Hate and the Supreme Court rollback of Roe v. Wade happened, there kept being these bubbles of thought about a general strike. We need to think about our priorities and what we want out of this society and out of each other.”

American actress, comedian, television writer, and director

Ayo Edebiri is an American actress, comedian, television writer, and director. She is best known for playing chef Sydney Adamu on the drama series The Bear, which began in 2022 and ran through 2026. For that role, she won a Golden Globe Award, two Actor Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. She also received directing and writing nominations for episodes of the series, including “Napkins” and “Worms.”