Ledisi
Known for Acting · 26 credits
- Born
- 1972-03-28 (age 54)
- Place of birth
- 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.
Known For
TV Shows (10)
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
as Self
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self
Sherri
2022
as Self - Guest
Tamron Hall
2019
as Self - Guest
American Music Awards
1974
as Self - Musical Guest
POSE
2018
as Angela
Steve
2017
as Self
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
2020
as Self
BET Awards
2001
as Self - Performer
American Soul
2019
as Patti LaBelle
Movies (16)
Selma
2014
as Mahalia Jackson
Spinning Gold
2023
as Gladys Knight
Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter
2022
as Self
Juliet & Romeo
2025
as Vesante
A Very Wicked Halloween: Celebrating 15 Years on Broadway
2018
as Self - Performer
Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story
2022
as Mahalia Jackson
Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best
2023
as Self
Joni Mitchell - The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song
2023
as Self
Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon
2022
as Self
Take Me to the River: New Orleans
2022
as Self
All Saints Christmas
2022
as Lisette
Twice Bitten
2021
as Jessica
Leave It on the Floor
2011
as Princess' Mother
B-Boy Blues
2021
as Ann
VH1 Divas 2012
2012
as Self
Sanctuary
2021
About Ledisi
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. With 26 credits spanning from 1974 to 2025, Ledisi has appeared in 16 films and 10 TV shows.
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Most Popular Ledisi Movies
- Selma (2014) — as Mahalia Jackson
- Spinning Gold (2023) — as Gladys Knight
- Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter (2022) — as Self
- Juliet & Romeo (2025) — as Vesante
- A Very Wicked Halloween: Celebrating 15 Years on Broadway (2018) — as Self - Performer
Where to Watch Ledisi Films
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