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Podcast: The Actor's Instrument: Tools for the Long Game with Hassiem Muhammad
Episode: Representation, Humor, & a Hybrid Experience with Deli Boys' Zainne Saleh
Description: In this powerful and refreshingly candid episode, host Hassiem Muhammad sits down with rising star Zainne Saleh, who plays Bushra on Hulu’s hit series Deli Boys — a critically acclaimed comedic drama boasting a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Together, they dive deep into the heart of authentic representation, exploring what it’s like to be part of a groundbreaking show that centers South Asian American experiences.Zainne shares what made Deli Boys such a creatively liberating set, the joy of working in a space where her cultural identity was the dominant norm, and how she navigates the balanc...