Ayo Edebiri

Ayo Edebiri, born Funmilayo Edebiri in 1995, is an American actress, comedian, and television writer-director whose career took flight with her work on "Big Mouth," where she penned scripts and voiced Missy. Her breakout role as Sydney Adamu in "The Bear" garnered critical acclaim and accolades, including an Emmy, two Actor Awards, and a Golden Globe. Beyond acting, Edebiri demonstrated her directing prowess with a Directors Guild of America nomination for "The Bear's" "Napkins" episode. Her filmography includes "Bottoms," "Inside Out 2," "Opus," and "After the Hunt," alongside her stage debut in "Proof.