Lessons in Chemistry's Aja Naomi King on In Her Words

Aja Naomi King is an accomplished American actress known for her compelling performances in both television and film. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Michaela Pratt in the hit ABC legal drama series "How to Get Away with Murder," where she starred from 2014 to 2020. King has a robust educational background, holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Yale University’s School of Drama. Her early career saw her in guest roles on popular TV shows such as "Blue Bloods" and "Person of Interest," and she made a significant impact with her performance as Cassandra Kopelson in the medical comedy-drama series "Emily Owens, M.D." In addition to her television work, King has appeared in several notable films. She played Cherry Turner in the historical drama "The Birth of a Nation" (2016) and starred in the romantic comedy "The Upside" (2017) alongside Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston. Aja Naomi King continues to captivate audiences with her dynamic acting skills, starring in the highly anticipated series "Lessons in Chemistry," based on the best-selling novel by Bonnie Garmus. She also appears in the drama film "A Lot of Nothing," showcasing her versatility across different genres. With a career marked by powerful performances and a growing list of impressive roles, Aja Naomi King remains a significant presence in the entertainment industry. In Her Words presents thoughtful conversations with leaders across entertainment from film and television to media and gaming and everything in between; as we talk about what it takes to make your mark in the industry, lessons these incredible people have learned along the way, and how they have found their way in an ever-changing environment.With in-depth conversations and pre-submitted listener questions, each episode provides candid advice for navigating today’s entertainment industry, giving listeners an inside look at how key players got their start, and guidance for building the necessary toolkit to bring careers to life in film, TV, music, theater, graphics, writing, animation and beyond. Listen on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5AfPfPQ2EPGuC1PhcqJpGW?si=fdb445a8906b49b4 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-her-words/id1674672975 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/In-Her-Words-Podcast/B0BWYXYBF6?action_code=ASSGB14908 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inherwords_wie/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeninentertainment Twitter: https://twitter.com/InHerWords_WIE