Chloe Hayden - (Heartbreak High Actor and Autistic) | #76

"Ironically by pretending to be someone else I was able to feel more like myself"

Chloe Hayden is what happens when talent meets accessibility. The star of the #1 Netflix programme in the world, "Heartbreak High," portraying Quinni, a neurodiverse character, shone both in her representation and support of performers with disabilities portraying those with disabilities. She explains being her own worst enemy, growing up an outcast of a society not willing to accept a young person who didn't fit it's tiny box and being mobbed in the streets.

In this episode we talk:

Growing up in a small community without disability representation

Chloe's world after her diagnosis of Autism and ADHD

Being 'Selectively Mute'

Acting and Heartbreak High (obvs)

Accessibility on TV & Movie sets

Finding love online and planning her wedding

Why she HATES fancy food

Grab her Book 'Different Not Less' on her website here: https://www.chloehayden.com.au/

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