Starring in two big box office movies in 2019—The Lion King remake and Us—Shahidi Wright Joseph is definitely an up-and-coming young actress to make sure that you put on your radar to watch.

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Hey Fam! Been working on a few music projects with some POWERHOUSE producers! I can't thank @her0ism and @nateimpact enough for featuring me and some new music on the Japanese television show entitled, "musicruTV" on Monday 12/4. ???? Sharing clips soon! Styled by: @kerilhenderson Photo by: @madworksphoto Hair by: @marva_stokes #blackgirlmagic #lionking2019 #blackgirlsrock #youngblackactors #newmusic

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If you wanted to know a bit more about this young lady who is set to take over the big screen, here are 10 things that YSBNow found out about Joseph. Reading them, you will make you fall in love her even more!

She starred as Madison in School Of Rock on Broadway

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Dear Cori, Thank you for sharing your School of Rock experience with me. It means alot to me. I hope you are going to do so many other things soon. I can't wait!! You will always be apart of the School of Rock family forever. ? This journey that you're taking will never end, it's just beginning.❤ ?? We will all miss you and we all love you. We are sad you are leaving, but happy you get to continue your journey!!!! ?❤??? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? @schoolofcori #schoolofrock #sormusical

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She was an understudy for Tomika in the show as well.

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Well I have the opportunity to go on as TOMIKA today (Tues) Wed, and Thurs shows (April 5, 6, 7). It's a principle role and I'm so excited. Don't worry…Bobbi is on vacation. See if you can get a ticket, Just don't tell me when you're coming, it makes me nervous. #SchoolofRock #purelements #hadibear #lovethislife #Sormusical Can you tell that I'm excited!

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Fun fact: This won’t be Joseph’s first time playing Young Nala! She played the role on Broadway.

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Happy 19th Anniversary #LionKing. I had such an amazing year as #YoungNala, and Im forever thankful. I met so many cubmates and I still keep in contact with my partnering #YoungSimba s. You changed my life by learning about my culture and tradition. Thank you. Can't wait until the 20th. ???#broadwaykids #cublife #pridelands #shahadiwrightjoseph

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She’s a HUGE Hamilton fan.

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I'm on my #HAIRSPRAYLIVE set geeking out about @jordan_fisher responding to my tweet and @anthony_ramos_nyc and Javier Munoz following me!!!! BEST DAY EVER!! ??????????

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She’s also a major Lin-Manuel Miranda fan.

My version of In The Heights @Lin_Manuel @Anthony_Ramos1 @JMunozActor @LexiUnderwood03 pic.twitter.com/K6d1pa3FQ2

— Shahadi W. Joseph (@ShahadiJo) December 7, 2016

She released a mini holiday EP last November.

Hey Guys! LOVE FOR THE HOLIDAYS is available NOW on itunes, Google play, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major digital distributers!????????? pic.twitter.com/Dy8LQTqZZy

— Shahadi W. Joseph (@ShahadiJo) December 5, 2016

Shahadi likes science! #ScienceGirlsRock

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Ok! So we added green food coloring to our OOBLECK and tried a few different variables. I call this video "Science working….until it doesn't" Lol!!!!!!

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She was the youngest “Hairspray Live” cast member

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Be sure to tune in tomorrow for our special performance during the MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE!!! #youcantstopthebeat #hairspraylive #littleinez #runandtellthat #macysthanksgivingdayparade

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She played Jennifer Hudson’s daughter and Ephraim Sykes’ sister aka #FAMILYGOALS

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Yesterdays press event for #Hairspraylive. It's my new family. ??? Meet my mom, @iamjhud as Motormouth Maybelle and my brother @ephsykes as Seaweed J Stubbs. @nbchairspraylive #broadwaykids #december7 #wearefamily

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And, even though it goes without saying, she’s an absolute S-T-A-R.

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The HAIRSPRAY LIVE SOUNDTRACK IS OUT!!! Download your copy on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Amazon Music, etc STAT!! LOL!! #runandtellthat #hairspraylive #littleinez

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