'The Advocates' Podcast: Jasika Nicole On LGBTQ Actors Playing Queer
Scandal and Fringe actress Jasika Nicole opens up about being out and getting passed over for queer roles. She also chats about balancing advocacy and anxiety.
AUGUST 7, 2018
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Scandal and Fringe actress Jasika Nicole opens up about being out and getting passed over for queer roles. She also chats about balancing advocacy and anxiety.
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