Comedian, actress, and social media activist, Anna Akana is known for using her platforms to spark important conversations about authenticity, mental health, and representation.

Now she's taking her stardom to a new level as a musician and revealing the pains of being human on her debut album, Casualty.

Akana visited LA Times Today to share her art.

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