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Joissa rae diop born january 12, 1985, known as issa rae, is a senegaleseamerican actress, writer, and producer. With insecure, one of the most original series on tv, issa rae is blazing a path for a new generation of auteurs who want to make shows that dont cave to network expectations. Feb 29, 2020 issa rae is in postproduction for her forthcoming hbo show insecure, set to be released on oct. Apr 12, 2020 issa rae is celebrating insecure s season 4 premiere with a virtual block party on sunday and everyone is invited rae has full list of events planned around the shows debut episode lowkey. Created by and starring issa rae, insecure seasons are now available for streaming on hbo.
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