EXCLUSIVE: Rashida Sheedz Olayiwola, one of the stars of Disney+s forthcoming Marvel miniseriesIronheart, has signed withIndependent Artist Groupfor representation.
While details as to Olayiwolas role are under wraps, shes part of an ensemble led by Dominique Thorne, which also includes Anthony Ramos, Shakira Barrera, Alden Ehrenreich and more.
The six-episode series created by Chinaka Hodge sees Thorne reprise herBlack Panther: Wakanda Foreverrole of Riri Williams, a genius inventor out of MIT who has created the most advanced suit of armor since Iron Mans.
Rashida “Sheedz” OlayiwolaCourtesy
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An actress, writer and comedian, Olayiwola is best known for her role as Bailiff Nikki in Amazon Freevees singular comedy seriesJury Dutyfrom creators Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky, which went viral earlier this year and garnered three Emmy nominations including Outstanding Comedy Series.
That show, of course, presents a fake jury trial, where all but one juror the goodhearted Ronald Gladden is in on the gag.
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Previously, Olayiwola has written and been seen starring on MaxsSouth Side, IFCsShermans Showcaseand an animated remake ofGood Timesfor Netflix and Fuzzy Door, which had her voicing the series regular role of Lashes by Lisa.
Also seen on shows like HBOsInsecureandA Black Lady Sketch Show, shes additionally written for numerous award shows including the BET Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, and The Soul Train Awards opening, as a stand-up, for Arsenio Hall, Hannibal Burress, Michael Che, and Zainab Johnson, among others.
Also an NBC Universal Bob Curry Fellow and a member of The Second City of Chicago House Company, Olayiwola continues to be represented by Zero Gravity Management and John V. Meigs Jr. at Hansen, Jacobson, Teller.
