Personal details
- Birth Date: 1995-10-03
- Height: 5′ 6½″ (1.69 m)
- Birth Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Professions: Actress, Producer, Writer
Ayo Edebiri’s one of those people who just seems to pop up everywhere lately, right? She’s got this wild mix of talents—comedy, acting, writing, producing—you name it, she’s probably nailed it. Seriously, if you haven’t seen her on Comedy Central’s Up Next, you’re missing out. And don’t even get me started on her podcast, Iconography, which she co-hosts with Olivia Craighead. It’s got this chill vibe but still manages to dig deep, which is a pretty rare combo in the world of podcasts. She really broke through with Big Mouth, snagging a spot in the fourth season. That show’s got its own brand of weird, and Ayo fits in perfectly—like she was born to voice awkward tween angst. Then along came The Bear, where she’s a main cast member, and honestly, she just owns every scene she’s in. Her delivery? Sharp. Timing? Impeccable. She’s the kind of performer who makes you forget you’re watching a show—suddenly you’re just hanging out in her world. Ayo’s backstory is cool too. Born and raised in Boston, she grew up in a Pentecostal household, which adds this whole other layer to her comedy. Her mom’s from Barbados, dad’s from Nigeria—so yeah, that’s a pretty dope blend of cultures. She got hooked on comedy back in eighth grade, thanks to a drama class, and later jumped into her school’s improv club. You can totally see those roots every time she’s on screen—she’s quick, she’s clever, and she’s got this raw, honest energy that’s impossible to fake.
refrence nNYU Tisch School of the Arts—that’s where a ton of Hollywood’s heavy hitters got their start. The place has this reputation for cranking out actors, directors, and writers who actually know their craft, not just how to schmooze at parties. You walk those halls, and you’re basically stepping in the footprints of legends. Spike Lee? Tisch. Lady Gaga? Tisch. The alumni list reads like a who’s who of the entertainment world, honestly. They go hard on technique—acting, directing, screenwriting, you name it—so you don’t just graduate with a piece of paper, you walk out with serious skills. People in the industry spot a Tisch grad on a resume and actually pay attention. The energy there is electric, too. It’s not just about books and theory; you’re thrown into real productions, surrounded by people who live and breathe film. No wonder it’s a launchpad for some of the boldest voices in movies and TV.
October 3, 1995
5′ 6½″ (1.69 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
29 years old