Ledisi
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Twice Bitten
as Jessica
2021

Spinning Gold
as Gladys Knight
2023

Joni Mitchell - The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song
as Self
2023

Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best
as Self
2023

Take Me to the River: New Orleans
as Self
2022

Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter
as Self
2022

All Saints Christmas
as Lisette
2022

Selma
as Mahalia Jackson
2014

Leave It on the Floor
as Princess' Mother
2011

Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon
as Self
2022

Juliet & Romeo
as Vesante
2025

VH1 Divas 2012
as Self
2012

A Very Wicked Halloween: Celebrating 15 Years on Broadway
as Self - Performer
2018

Sanctuary
2021

Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story
as Mahalia Jackson
2022

B-Boy Blues
as Ann
2021









