Issa Rae

Issa Rae is an American actress, model, businesswoman, director, producer and writer. In 2011 she started a YouTube comedy series called Awkward Black Girl. In 2013 it won the Shorty Award for Best Web Show. Forbes put her in their 30 Under 30 list in 2013 and 2014. She also owns a series of businesses including restaurants.

Early life and career
Rae was born Jo-Issa Diop.
In the third grade, Rae entered a program for gifted and talented students. She went to Stanford University.

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Category:African-American writers
Category:African-American actors
Category:African-American models
Category:Models from Los Angeles
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Category:Actors from Los Angeles
Category:Writers from Los Angeles