Aisha Tyler

Personal context

Summary

Aisha Tyler is an actor, comedian, writer, and director known for Archer, Friends, Criminal Minds, and her feature film Axis. Her public comments have repeatedly addressed gender and racial representation: she has challenged assumptions about who plays video games and who leads films, and has discussed barriers facing women and people of color directing. She spoke at the 2017 Women’s March and led chants at the event. Her public record includes advocacy around women’s rights and media representation.