We were lucky to catch up with Baby Shée recently and have shared our conversation below.

Baby Shée, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. What’s been the most meaningful project you’ve worked on?

The most meaningful project I’ve been a part of would have to be the first feature film I was cast in called, Jinn.
Jinn is a coming of age story about a free spirited teenager whose life is turned upside down when her mother converts to Islam. This was the first major job and undertaking I did as a baby professional artist. Not only was I so excited to just be working, the film itself is such a beautiful story. Many people I met during the process have become life long friends including the writer and director, Nijla Mu’min.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I am an actress, dancer and music artist. I’ve worked in commercials, television, film, modeling and I recently released my first studio single, Big Motion which is currently streaming on all music platforms. I’ve been so blessed to have worked on great projects such as HBO’s ballers, South by Southwest festival winning films, Jinn and Bitch Ass, and last year’s theatrically released, On Fire. Right now, I’m focusing on my music and I am very proud of my first release and can’t wait to reveal the rest of the project. Fans can expect rnb and hip hop vibes, lots of dancing and stunning visuals. I’ve been incredibly humbled by the reception so far and am just trying to soak up all the great energy.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

Honestly, my whole journey is an extra large illustration on resilience. I moved to Los Angeles with no connections and I didn’t know anybody. I didn’t know where to start. I didn’t know who to talk to in order to learn how to start. At that time, social media wasn’t what it is today. There was no going viral and blowing up over night. I showed up to open casting calls and mailed in my headshot and resume. I cried like a baby after my first agent meeting. I remember it like it was yesterday, I showed up in my favorite baby doll dress to a very well known agency, wide eyed and hopeful. My enthusiastic and innocent smile was completely turned upside down when the agent I was meeting with looked at me and with a well trained edge of maniacal sass told me there was nothing he could do for me and that my look was too ambiguous to be marketable. After this experience, I questioned whether or not I could handle this type of rejection over and over again. I didn’t give up though because there’s nothing else I would rather do. I kept going, I worked on myself and my craft. Eventually, I started to see results and bookings and now I’m even more hopeful than I was when I walked into that traumatic agent meeting.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

Since I was a small child I’ve always wanted to share my art with people. It’s more than a want but a deep rooted desire that motivates me to keep going. I believe art is the fruit of the world, it unites people, it moves people, it adds meaning to life. My goal is to keep creating with passion, I’ll let the other chips fall where they may.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afoushee/
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@babyshee818?si=LhUGEwCQXRchKZx2

Image Credits

Blue Dress Photography: Thomas Copeland Jr

All Other Photos: Mustafa Mahdi