Lily Brooks, photographed by Kevin Scanlon.
Written by: Gabriella Wright 
Originally from Memphis and now LA-based, actress and singer Lily Brooks is making waves as a young, rising star in Hollywood. Her recent portrayal of a teen cancer survivor in the Apple TV+ series, “Life by Ella”, is a touching comedy about overcoming adversity and learning to live to the fullest. Her experience on the show has inspired and provided meaningful opportunities where Brooks is making a remarkable impact via her advocacy for St. Jude Children's Hospital. Brooks landed her first role at age 9, touring with “Matilda the Musical”. Since then, she has played roles in the independent film, “Shark Lake” and the Netflix series, “The Big Show”. After “Life by Ella” premiered earlier this month, we had the pleasure of chatting with this award-winning actress to learn more about her and her latest role. 
How did you approach your role as Ella? What connections did you have with the character? Di...