Shakina Nayfack

You Might Know Her From

Damian and Anne are just giddy to be joined by actress, writer, and activist Shakina Nayfack. You Might Know Her From Difficult People, Transparent, Jessica Jones, Detour, and her multitudinous solo shows. Shakina talked to us about sorta stepping into Moira’s shoes in the Transparent musical finale, her favorite musicals, and the possibility of a Difficult People holiday reunion.

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Discussed this week:

Shakina’s IMDB

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Elizabeth Perkins in Weeds

Margaret Qualley, Andie MacDowell’s daughter

Glenn Close dubbing Andie MacDowell

Tarantino almost killed Uma Thurman

Quentin Tarantino’s foot obsession

Julie Klausner’s podcast: How Was Your Week?

Transparent musical finale

New York Musical Theatre Factory

Faith Soloway’s show at Joe’s Pub

Jill Soloway’s ritual: Box

Shakina as Lola on Difficult People

Shakina’s favorite musicals: Little Shop of Horrors, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Annie, Rocky Horror Show, Fiddler on the Roof, RENT

Our interview with Shakina’s friend, Tony winner Tonya Pinkins

Fox’s RENT Live! with an injured Roger

Shakina’s solo show Manifest Pussy