Rebecca Naomi Jones is best known for her unmissable performances in iconic Broadway productions, including her recent turn in the critically-acclaimed, Tony-Award-winning Stereophonic. In this chat with Janelle, Rebecca recounts what it was like growing up biracial and shares the hard-earned wisdom of a successful career on stage and screen. She doesn't skimp on the colorful details: Why was Billie Joe Armstrong passing her notes during American Idiot? How did her most difficult audition win the groundbreaking role in Oklahoma!? What does acting teach us about rejection and vulnerability?
All this and more are in this week's episode! Plus: Don't miss the moment Rebecca demos her favorite vocal warm up live.
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