Hayley Kiyoko is a renowned pop artist, actress, director, author, and prominent LGBTQ+ advocate, renowned for her multifaceted creative endeavors. Her impressive portfolio includes notable roles in Lemonade Mouth and Insecure, which have contributed to her widespread recognition.
Her breakthrough came with the release of her debut album EXPECTATIONS in 2018, which garnered widespread critical acclaim, with Rolling Stone hailing it as "at the forefront of an unapologetically queer pop movement." This milestone marked the beginning of her meteoric rise to fame, with millions of streams, numerous accolades, and sold-out tours worldwide.
Kiyoko's achievements extend beyond the music industry, as she has also become a New York Times Best-selling author with her young adult novel, Girls Like Girls, published in 2023. Furthermore, she is making her feature film directing debut with Girls Like Girls, a production collaboration between Marc Platt, BuzzFeed, and Focus Features.
Recognized as one of NPR's "21st Century's Most Influential Women Musicians," Hayley Kiyoko has established herself as a champion of hope and authenticity through her storytelling across various mediums.