Nádej Kyla Bailey was born in Cobb County, Georgia, and from a tender age of four, she had already developed a strong fascination with Raven-Symoné and her popular Disney Channel show "That's So Raven", which served as the catalyst that inspired her to embark on a journey in the world of acting.
Throughout her illustrious career, Nádej has made a significant impact in the film industry, with an extensive list of credits to her name. Her very first film appearance was in the critically acclaimed Paramount Pictures production of Selma. Furthermore, she has also made guest appearances on numerous network shows, including NBC's Revolution, BET's Being Mary Jane, ABC's Resurrection, CW's Containment, TV One's For The Love of Ruth, and UPtv's A Baby For Christmas and Merry Christmas, Baby.
On November 11, 2016, Nádej made her big screen debut in the highly anticipated Universal Pictures film, Almost Christmas, where she played the role of Niya Meyers, the daughter of the talented actress Gabrielle Union.
Nádej is an exceptional student, driven by her passion for learning and her unwavering dedication to her craft. Her academic prowess is a testament to her hard work and determination, as she excels both in and out of the classroom. Despite being home-schooled through GCA, Nádej has also been an 8th year acting student at the esteemed "Teamgreatness Atlanta" Youth Acting Conservatory, where she has the privilege of studying under the guidance of the accomplished coach, Actor/Writer/Director M. Neko Parham.