The 10 Best Ayo Edebiri Roles

Ayo Edebiri has built a résumé that stretches across prestige television, studio comedies, indie favorites, and major animated franchises. Her work includes lead roles, scene-stealing supporting turns, and prominent voice performances for projects from networks and studios like FX, Netflix, Paramount, and Pixar. She moves between live-action and animation with ease, joining established ensembles and brand-new series alike.

This list gathers ten notable credits across movies and shows, covering character names, where the projects were released, key collaborators, and context like seasons, episodes, and franchise placement. It’s designed as a quick, useful reference—whether you’re catching up on a specific series or hunting down her voice roles in animated features.

‘The Bear’ (2022– ) – Sydney Adamu

FX’s culinary dramedy follows a fine-dining chef who takes over his family’s sandwich shop in Chicago; Ayo Edebiri plays Sydney Adamu, a talented young chef who joins the kitchen and quickly becomes central to operations and menu development. The series premiered on FX on Hulu, later streaming on Hulu and Disney+ in various regions, and has released multiple seasons since 2022 with a returning ensemble led by Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Edebiri.

Sydney’s arc tracks kitchen hierarchy, new-menu rollouts, investor meetings, and the transition from a neighborhood spot to a reopened restaurant with reservations and tasting-level ambitions. Edebiri’s work on the series has been recognized with major industry awards during the show’s run, and she also directed an episode as the production expanded its scope in later seasons.

‘Bottoms’ (2023) – Josie

Orion Pictures/MGM released this high-school comedy from director Emma Seligman, co-written by Seligman and Rachel Sennott. Ayo Edebiri stars as Josie opposite Sennott’s PJ, with the story centering on a student-run self-defense club that gains unexpected campus attention; the film screened at festivals ahead of its theatrical rollout before moving to digital platforms.

As Josie, Edebiri anchors the plot’s club logistics, school administration hurdles, and the event buildup that drives the third act. Production took place in 2022, with a supporting cast that includes Marshawn Lynch, Havana Rose Liu, and Kaia Gerber, and the film’s marketing highlighted its original soundtrack, stylized fight choreography, and contemporary high-school setting.

‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ (2023) – April O’Neil (voice)

This animated feature from Nickelodeon Movies and Point Grey Pictures reintroduces the ‘TMNT’ characters with a hand-drawn-inspired CG look. Ayo Edebiri voices April O’Neil, a young reporter who becomes an early ally to the turtles; the film opened in theaters via Paramount Pictures before arriving on home release and streaming.

April’s storyline involves investigating mutant activity and linking the turtles’ efforts to broader public perception in New York City. The voice cast includes Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, Brady Noon, Ice Cube, and others, and the film’s score and soundtrack were widely promoted along with its stylized visual approach.

‘Big Mouth’ (2017–2024) – Missy Foreman-Greenwald (voice)

Netflix’s long-running animated series about adolescence features Ayo Edebiri voicing Missy Foreman-Greenwald beginning in Season 4, continuing through the show’s final seasons. The series was created by Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin, and Jennifer Flackett, with episodes released in seasonal batches on Netflix.

Missy’s episodes cover storylines about identity, friendships, and family, and Edebiri’s performance extends into related specials and cross-season arcs. The production also spun off the workplace comedy ‘Human Resources,’ and ‘Big Mouth’ concluded with its final season in 2024 after an extended run.

‘Clone High’ (2023– ) – Harriet Tubman (voice)

The revival of the early-2000s animated cult series returned on Max with new seasons beginning in 2023. Ayo Edebiri voices Harriet Tubman, part of a class of historical clone teenagers attending the titular high school; original creators Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Bill Lawrence returned alongside new writers and performers.

Across episodes, Harriet appears within school plots that blend student politics, social-media-era humor, and the show’s signature alternate-history gags. The revival introduced additional characters and updated designs while keeping the original premise and episodic format, releasing seasons in 2023 and 2024.

‘Inside Out 2’ (2024) – Envy (voice)

Pixar’s sequel continues the story of the emotions inside Riley’s mind as she enters her teenage years. Ayo Edebiri voices Envy, one of several new emotions introduced alongside returning characters Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust; the film received a theatrical release through Walt Disney Studios before later digital and streaming availability.

Envy’s inclusion expands the internal dynamics that drive Riley’s decisions at school, home, and in sports, intersecting with other new emotions that arrive during adolescence. The feature’s production credits include returning creative leads from the first film and a large voice ensemble recorded across multiple sessions prior to release.

‘Abbott Elementary’ (2021– ) – Ayesha Teagues

The mockumentary-style network comedy, created by Quinta Brunson for ABC, follows teachers at a Philadelphia public school. Ayo Edebiri appears as Ayesha Teagues, Janine’s sister, introduced in later seasons; episodes featuring Ayesha aired during the show’s run before streaming on Hulu and other platforms.

Ayesha’s appearances provide background on Janine’s family and personal history, showing sibling dynamics through home visits, calls, and school-adjacent events. The series maintains a rotating guest cast while its core ensemble—Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, and Chris Perfetti—anchors season-long arcs about district policy, classroom resources, and staff changes.

‘Theater Camp’ (2023) – Janet Walch

Searchlight Pictures released this mockumentary-style feature about a summer arts camp, directed by Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman. Ayo Edebiri appears as Janet Walch, part of the staff orbiting a camp in flux after its longtime leader falls ill; the film premiered at a major film festival before its theatrical and digital rollout.

Janet moves through audition rooms, tech rehearsals, and emergency show fixes as the camp’s financial and organizational issues escalate. The ensemble includes Ben Platt, Molly Gordon, Noah Galvin, Jimmy Tatro, and others, with original stage numbers and behind-the-scenes sequences built around rehearsals and end-of-session performances.

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ (2023) – Glory Grant (voice)

This Sony Pictures Animation sequel advances Miles Morales’s multiverse story with new Spider-People and expanded settings. Ayo Edebiri is credited as the voice of Glory Grant, a classmate featured in Miles’s school life, as the film intercuts personal scenes with large-scale, dimension-hopping action; the movie released theatrically before arriving on digital platforms and physical media.

Glory appears in school sequences that frame Miles’s academic pressures and relationships, balancing the film’s action with everyday teen context. The production combines CG animation with hand-drawn techniques, features a large international voice cast, and sets up direct continuation in the franchise’s next installment.

‘I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson’ (2019– ) – Various Characters

The Netflix sketch series created by Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin features guest performers across short, self-contained bits. Ayo Edebiri appears in selected sketches across later seasons, credited for various characters within the show’s rotating, anthology-style structure; episodes release in seasonal drops on Netflix.

Her appearances align with the format’s rapid setups and punchy blackout endings, often filmed on location or simple stage builds. The series maintains a compact episode length, recurring collaborators behind the camera, and frequent cameos from comedians and character actors across the comedy circuit.

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