How did actor and comedian Tone Bell go from being a first-grade teacher to starring in Issa Rae and Marsai Martin’s new film, “Little”? Tone discusses his meteoric rise with Jemele, as well as how he’s found his voice in comedy. He also discusses the complications of dating when you’re on the rise, and why he still checks his student loan balance, even though he doesn’t owe anything. 

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