There are worse places that a rising star can find themselves than at loose ends in Europe in July.

People would be like: Yes, Chef!

And thats when I knew: It wasthatmoment.

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TOP CHEFEdebiri is best known for her role in FX’s breakout comedy-drama seriesThe Bear.Marni jacket, vest, shirt, and skirt; Marni boutiques. Gucci shoes.Fashion Editor: Jorden Bickham.

DOG DAYEdebiri grew up in Boston.

I didnt identify as funny, she says of her childhood.

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DOG DAYEdebiri grew up in Boston. “I didn’t identify as funny,” she says of her childhood. “I identified asstressed.” Loewe sweater, skirt, and shoes; loewe.com.

Its changing enough on its own.

They were devout Pentecostalists with high expectations and a low tolerance for disappointment.

You dont want to hear me say that Idisapprove.But until I say that, were good.)

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Edebiri was a smart and curious child, but anxious, too, vibrating at a high frequency.

I didnt identify as funny, she says.

Youre like, Oh.Wait.This can be my personality.

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I want to understand this.

Suddenly she was making people laugh on purpose.

I was like, I like how this feels!

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I also feel like it means that Iunderstandpeople, like I understand what theywant.

That ability has continued to serve her well.

When I watch her perform, Im able to see so many people I know in one person.

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I dont think its easy to do.

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The first time I met Chris, I was 21, and he was like, Youre a director.

So she started going every day.

And I was like, Oh, okay.Yeah.I think I want to do this.

Shell make her foray into directing this spring on an episode of season three.

Beyond that, who knows.

Its okay: A lot has been happening.

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This is also known as pushing it too hard, a terrifying result for a voice actor.

Edebiri is quick to self-assign blame for not protecting her days off.

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She had a point of view.

And I grew up in church, where you show out on Sundays.

I tried to find ways to express my style.

And I think once I got to school, especially, I was like, Oh,nowI can.

I dont have to wear a denim skirt every day.

I can kind of figure out what my voice is.

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Her most active social media use these days is on Letterboxd, where she posts hilariously unhinged film reviews.

(On 2019sLittle Women:Florence Pugh and her deep ass voice can punch me in the neck.

Id die for her.)

Like, shes so funny, but shes also just so warm.

Shes a very comforting person to have in your life.

Gerber and Edebiri have a plan to get matching tattoos in New York.

He did the American dream.

He was eating sushi in the box, watching the Red Sox game.

And I was like,Bro did it.