Actor Gigi Burgdorf joins Daron Jenkins for a candid conversation about her breakout role in Paramount’s new comedy film Preschool, directed by and starring Josh Duhamel. Gigi opens up about her journey from Baltimore to NYU’s prestigious Tisch School of the Arts, her time training in classical theater in London, and how those roots shaped her work in Hollywood. She also reflects on her experiences on HBO’s The Rehearsal with Nathan Fielder, The Perfect Couple with Nicole Kidman on Netflix, and Apple’s Family Plan 2 with Mark Wahlberg. Whether you’re a fan of her work or an aspiring actor looking for real talk about the industry, this episode is one you don’t want to miss.

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Daron Jenkins Podcast Producer / Host

I'm a NYC-based entrepreneur, a community builder, podcast host, producer and content creator. I produce several podcasts including Drop the Mic podcast, where I converse with fascinating people from entertainment, music, business, tech and other focuses.

Additionally, I'm the organizer of the NY Film/TV Collective, a community for over 5k creative that are creating content for the screen.

I also host a weekly Monday night audio room (called Microphone Meetups) on LinkedIn for Podcasters and anyone interested in podcasts.