Actor / Actress
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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.
Ledisi is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Spinning Gold (2023), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019), The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), Sherri (2022), The Tamron Hall Show (2019), Steve (2017), American Music Awards (1974), POSE (2018). The recorded credits span 1974 to 2025, including 15 movies and 10 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies15
TV shows10
Active years represented1974–2025
Place of birthNew Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Also known as
Ledisi Young · Ledisi Anibade Young
Known for
MovieSpinning Gold
TV ShowThe Kelly Clarkson Show
TV ShowThe Jennifer Hudson Show
TV ShowSherri
TV ShowThe Tamron Hall Show
TV ShowSteve
TV ShowAmerican Music Awards
TV ShowPOSE
TV ShowBottomless Brunch at Colman's
TV ShowBET Awards
TV ShowAmerican Soul
MovieSelma
MovieJuliet & Romeo
MovieNorman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter
MovieHomeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon
MovieJoni Mitchell - The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song
MovieTwice Bitten
MovieRemember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story
MovieLeave It on the Floor
MovieB-Boy Blues
MovieTake Me to the River: New Orleans
MovieA Very Wicked Halloween: Celebrating 15 Years on Broadway
MovieCelebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best
MovieAll Saints Christmas
MovieVH1 Divas 2012