Yara Shahidi’s Big Ambitions

Where does Yara Shahidi want to be in 10 years? Other than completing her master’s, running her own think tank and producing for her favorite musicians, she wants to be as passionate, curious and inspired as she is today. Here’s a window into the life of the 19-year-old actor-activist that Oprah believes will one day be president. FILM & EDITING: ALEX LOUCAS & CARLOS MASON STILL PHOTOGRAPHY: BEAU GREALY CREATIVE & FASHION DIRECTION: ALISON EDMOND PRODUCTION: QUINN BUGGS CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER: JAMES TIMMINS HAIR: NAI’VASHA AT THE WALL GROUP USING ORIBE MAKEUP: EMILY CHENG AT THE WALL GROUP MANICURE: EMI KUDO AT OPUS BEAUTY USING CHANEL LE VERNIS FASHION TEAM: MARGRIT JACOBSEN & REBECCA RUSSELL CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER: ANDREW BARKER