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8 things you *need* to know about McKenzi Brooke

McKenzi Brooke is spunky, energetic and positive–and that's just the energy we need in 2021. The 17-year-old TikToker and social media star has carved a path for herself through her natural talents, like dancing and acting, and her goal to *always* be true to herself. 

In an exclusive interview with Girls' Life, McKenzi gave us *all* the authentic insight into her unique style secrets, her ups and downs as a dancer and being one half of an iconic brother-sister duo. Keep reading for 8 things you *need* to know about McKenzi Brooke!


1. She's a professional dancer.

"I started dancing when I was six years old. Several years later I was given the opportunity to dance professionally and I've been doing that ever since. Before COVID-19, I performed with my brother with The Chainsmokers and at Playlist Live—one of my favorite memories."

2. Her passion for social media started in a hotel room.

"I started TikTok about two and a half years ago. My brother, Reif Harrison, booked a TV show and sadly I wasn't allowed to be on set with him so I had to stay in the hotel room all day. I was given three options by my mom: To read a book, go to a dance convention or start social media. My mom knew I'd love creating content once I got started, so I'm glad she put me in that position. Now I have multiple passions: singing, acting, dancing and social media." 

3. Her brother is her BFF *and* social media co-costar.

@mckenzibrooke

The way he just came in so ✨smoothly✨ @official_ivoryella @itsreif

♬ original sound - Tasha🧿

"One day there was this challenge called the 'Max and Ruby Challenge,' so I told Reif that we should do this song together. It was 3 a.m. and we were at Walmart, and we just got done with dance rehersals. I posted it the next day and it ended up going viral. We've been doing social media together ever since. It's been so great getting to grow with him and get opportunities together instead of apart."

4. She *always* wears two different shoes.

@mckenzibrooke

I got a new brother😁🙈 full video on YT!!@itsreif @mokshabybee @myrtlebeachsafari

♬ Vivi Trend x No hands DJ Yames - Dj_yames

"I wear two different shoes all of the time, so that's like my own clothing trend. I'm always about being different and being you. Ever since I was younger, my mom told me to put myself out there. As long as I'm having fun and I like what I wear then I need to keep being me. I'm also so thankful that the producers and directors of Attaway General loved having my character, Sasha, wear two different shoes because that's what I wear on a daily basis."

5. She's a natural at content creation.

"I started creating comedy content first. In the beginning, I would edit my YouTube videos even though I thought I didn't know how to edit. Somehow I knew exactly what I was doing! I've continued my love for editing by creating two-minute videos for TikTok and Instagram."

6. She's never had a boyfriend (just like her character on Attaway General).

"Even though we have a lot more differences than similarities, one similarity between me and my character, Sasha, is that we had never had a boyfriend. It was a little bit weird to [eventually] have a boyfriend in the show, but that's when my acting skills definitely came into play."

7. She's releasing a song *and* making merch with her bro.

"I have three things I'm looking forward to this year: I'm putting more content out to social media and my YouTube channel with my brother; I'm so excited to release a song soon (which has been a goal of mine for awhile); and my brother and I are releasing merch! We're also so excited to start going live on Twitch with lifestyle content like makeup and dance tutorials."

8. If you need advice, McKenzi is your go-to gal.

"Always be you–don't care what the haters say because 'haterade is powerade.' You should just be you every day because you're the only person that's like you that exists. No one else in the world is just like you so continue to be you and don't try to be someone else."

Check out McKenzi on Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Twitch and YouTube (new uploads every Friday at 3 p.m. EST!

Images: @mckenzibrooke. Parts of this interview were edited and condensed for clarity. 

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by Allie Lijewski | 3/25/2021
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