Person Biography:
Ledisi is a renowned American singer, songwriter, and actress with a career spanning almost two decades. Born in New Orleans and raised in Oakland, California, she has been wowing fans with her unparalleled vocals since her debut. With a plethora of accolades to her name, including 13 Grammy nominations, Ledisi has earned her place among the greatest singers of her generation.
Throughout her illustrious career, Ledisi has had the privilege of sharing the stage with some of the most iconic figures in the music industry, including Prince, Patti LaBelle, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, and Chaka Khan. She has also headlined six nationally sold-out tours, performed alongside Dave Matthews, Kelly Clarkson, Vince Gill, and Maxwell, as well as jazz greats Herbie Hancock and Patti Austin.
In addition to her music, Ledisi has made a name for herself in the film and television world. She landed her first feature role in the George Clooney-directed film Leatherheads and later appeared in the Oscar-nominated movie Selma, where she portrayed the legendary Mahalia Jackson. Her notable performances also include Gabourney Sidibe's Shatterbox Anthology film, "The Tale Of Four", and the hit BET series American Soul, where she played the legendary Patti LaBelle.
Ledisi has also had a successful career in theater, making her Broadway debut as a Radio and Washing Machine understudy in Tony Kushner's Caroline or Change, directed by George C. Wolfe. She has also helped workshop the Tony Award-winning musical, The Color Purple, and co-wrote and co-produced her one-woman show, "The Legend of Little Girl Blue", along with her husband Ron T. Young.
As a passionate advocate for the Arts, Ledisi is dedicated to lobbying for young musicians and protecting the rights of creatives. She is an author, releasing her first book Better Than Alright: Finding Peace, Love and Power, a collaboration with Essence Magazine. Her latest book, Don't Ever Lose Your Walk: How to Embrace Your Journey, is released through her own Chinweya Publishing Company.
Ledisi is also a music producer, playwright, film producer, and CEO of her record label, Listen Back Entertainment/BMG. With her versatile skills and limitless potential, she is excited about launching several exciting projects in the near future. As a woman in entertainment, Ledisi is undoubtedly on her way to becoming a crucial part of that conversation.
