When Marjan Neshat and her “English” co-star Tala Ashe were nominated for Tony Awards as best featured actors in a play, they became the first two performers of known Middle Eastern, North African and South Asian descent to have been included in this category in Tonys history.The recognition also marks Neshat’s first nod, having made her Broadway debut with the play. Here, Neshat shares about originating the role Off-Broadway, deepening the character for Broadway and more with host Ruthie Fierberg, executive editor of  Broadway News.Want to be the first to hear these chats? Subscribe to broadwaynews.com today, starting at only $1 per month, and get early access to these episodes and many more exclusive interviews and breaking news stories on Broadway and the Tony Awards.Photo credit: Marjan Neshat; photo by Mike Coppola for Getty Images/Tony Awards Productions

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