Ledisi

Acting

Born March 28, 1972 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Also known as Ledisi Young · Ledisi Anibade Young

Biography

Ledisi Anibade Young, better known simply as Ledisi, is an American singer-songwriter, music producer, author, and actress. Her name means "to bring forth" or "to come here" in Yoruba. In 1995, Ledisi formed a band after her middle name Anibade.

Awards & recognition

Grammy Award — Best New Artist · 2008 · nominated

Filmography14 titles

Bottomless Brunch at Colman's

as Self

Pose

2018as Angela

Selma

2014as Mahalia Jackson

Twice Bitten

2021as Jessica

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019as Self

All Saints Christmas

2022as Lisette

Juliet & Romeo

2025as Vesante

The Jennifer Hudson Show

as Self

B-Boy Blues

2021as Ann

Spinning Gold

2023as Gladys Knight

Leave It on the Floor

2011as Princess' Mother

Tamron Hall

2019as Self - Guest

Sherri

2022as Self - Guest

Take Me to the River: New Orleans

2022as Self