Everyone has a memorable ride-share experience; TikTok creators have even made it a global hashtag. For me, my most memorable ride involved being asked a simple question, “Why are you pursuing a career in acting?” This was when I realized the magnitude of my passion - I realized at that moment that I am pursuing acting because there’s no backup plan in my life; there is no career option or subject matter that makes my heart flutter in the same way the thought of standing on a stage after weeks of preparation to deliver my memorized lines to audience members. The energy of transforming lives through art expression keeps my passion burning, even after rejection. As I rode home with the stranger who was only attempting to make small talk by asking me why I wished to be an actor, I realized how fortunate I am to have experienced the power of storytelling and the value it can make one feel. Through storytelling, I create my realities as a neurotypical Black girl not shown in popular media. I can become a beacon of representation while rewriting stereotypical stories by telling my own stories. To work towards this dream, I am currently in three musicals: Kinky Boots and Jesus Christ Superstar (ensemble) and a lead role (Sandy) in SpongeBob. I wish for my acting dreams to come to fruition as a Broadway performer and later commit to a career of service to teach underdeveloped children the art of acting and dance. With a platform on Broadway, I aim to inspire young girls who look like me to dream big and pave their destinies. Through the pursuit of my dream to be an actor, I hope to cross someone’s mind when asked the question, “Why are you pursuing a career in acting?