Laila Odom – Black Hollywood Live’s Next

In this episode, Black Hollywood Live hosts Jessica King, Nick Perdue and Megan Thomas interview special guest Laila Odom. Laila Odom, received her (BFA) degree in Theater Arts at Rutgers University: Mason Gross School of the Arts. During college, Laila embarked on a successful modeling career in New York that led to international opportunities in German and South Africa. Laila moved to Los Angeles to further pursue an acting career and studied with Margie Haber, Lesly Khan and Ivana Chubbuck. Laila began to study improv at Los Angeles Upright Citizens Brigade, which later lead to a lead in the new hit web series “The Real Preachers Wives”, on The Comedy Shaq channel directed by Leslie Smalls. This opportunity allowed Laila to hone her comedy and sketch skills, which led to roles in such films as "Dysfunctional Friends", "He's Mine Not Yours" and "Video Girl". This interview was recorded on November 1st, 2013.