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Actor-writer-comedian Aidy Bryant\u2019s philosophy when it comes to her industry is to create the work she likes\u2014even if no such work exists yet. Born in Phoenix and trained in comedy at Chicago\u2019s The Second City, she has turned her uniqueness into both a guiding light and, against all odds, a thriving career. \u201cIf you\u2019re not getting the parts that you want,\u201d she advises, \u201cit\u2019s up to you to make it.\u201d\n\nSince 2012 Aidy has been stealing the show every week as a cast member on NBC\u2019s \u201cSaturday Night Live,\u201d which has earned her two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. She\u2019s also made appearances on \u201cGirls,\u201d \u201cPortlandia,\u201d \u201cHorace and Pete,\u201d \u201cI Feel Pretty,\u201d and the animated \u201cDanger & Eggs,\u201d and now writes, executive produces, and stars on the groundbreaking Hulu comedy \u201cShrill,\u201d adapted from Lindy West\u2019s book of the same name. To read more, check out Aidy\u2019s Meet the Maker feature: https://bit.ly/32ScCQ5\n---\nBackstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage\u2019s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today\u2019s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Jack Smart, Awards Editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nSubscribe and listen to In the Envelope:\n- SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2jUpnnw\n- Google Play: https://bit.ly/2DHkPwt\n- iTunes: https://apple.co/2rs0llz\n- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2QNmu6C\n- Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2DJv6bD\n\nFollow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media:\n- https://www.facebook.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope\n- https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast\n\nLooking to get cast? Browse Backstage casting listings: https://www.backstage.com/casting\nCheck out Backstage\u2019s community-driven virtual programming, The Slate: https://bit.ly/2WDNXf0\nBackstage stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Visit our list of resources: https://bit.ly/3cuMBt5\n\nSpecial thanks to...\n- Host: Jack Smart\n- Producer: Jamie Muffett\n- Social Media: Katie Minard\n- Design: Mark Stinson and Caitlin Watkins\n- Additional Support: Kasey Howe, Samantha Sherlock, Oriella St. Louis