Ledisi

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.4304

Gender

Female

Birthday

28-Mar-1972

Age

(54 years old)

Place of Birth

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Also Known As
  • Ledisi Young
  • Ledisi Anibade Young

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.


Credits

Sanctuary Sanctuary (2021) Character: N/A
What is God? God is love! Plain and simple. SANCTUARY, with book by Billy Porter and music and lyrics by Kurt Carr, invites audiences to fellowship and to learn how to spread the love, through the power of gospel music. Love is God.
Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best (2023) Character: Self
Enjoy a revue of milestone Broadway shows and songs from 1973 to 2023 hosted by two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster. Features performances by André De Shields, Chita Rivera, Vanessa Williams and more from Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater.
VH1 Divas 2012 VH1 Divas 2012 (2012) Character: Self
VH1 Divas 2012 aired live on December 16, 2012 from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The show was hosted by Adam Lambert and celebrated the dance-inducing music that is the vibrant soundtrack to every major blowout bash, unforgettable party and night out on the town. The show also paid tribute to the late music legends who died earlier that year: Whitney Houston and Donna Summer.
Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon (2022) Character: Self
A special tribute concert honoring 16-time Grammy winner Paul Simon that took place on April 6 2022 with a special appearance by the legendary singer/songwriter himself. The special tribute concert features performances from Dave Matthews, Brad Paisley, Brandi Carlile, Billy Porter, Rhiannon Giddens, Shaggy & many more.
Twice Bitten Twice Bitten (2021) Character: Jessica
An unmitigated and sexy conman targets his next mark, the widowed Monique, for his latest swindle. But his routine scam hits a snag when suspicion mounts and his scheme quickly escalate into desperation, betrayal and murder.
Leave It on the Floor Leave It on the Floor (2011) Character: Princess' Mother
Kicked out of his home for being gay, a young man (Ephraim Sykes) finds a new family with Los Angeles drag queens.
Juliet & Romeo Juliet & Romeo (2025) Character: Vesante
Set in 1301 at the end of Medieval times, our most famous star-crossed lovers turn the tides on the history Shakespeare based his own story on, as they reveal the truth to the very future of the Empire. But the biggest twist in this most beloved of tales, is leaving the poetry of Iambic Pentameter in the past, for the original pop music that rockets these ever-present themes right to the heart of our characters in the most surprising, and perhaps most powerful way that has ever been seen, or heard, before... The greatest love story of all time, set to the greatest music of our time.
B-Boy Blues B-Boy Blues (2021) Character: Ann
Follows the relationship of 27-year-old journalist Mitchell Crawford and 21-year-old bicycle messenger Raheim Rivers, who meet at a gay bar in Greenwich Village during the summer of 1993.
All Saints Christmas All Saints Christmas (2022) Character: Lisette
Lisette is a popular R&B singer who’s getting ready to travel home to New Orleans for Christmas. When the media mistake a photo of her with her music producer ex as an engagement announcement, her family insists that he join her on the trip.
Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter (2022) Character: Self
The one-night-only celebration honoring the life and legacy of the famed producer features intimate conversations, special performances and surprise reunions that pay homage to the man behind some of television’s greatest stories in celebration of his 100th birthday.
Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story (2022) Character: Mahalia Jackson
Follows the successful career of Jackson as well as her unique friendship and devotion to Martin Luther King Jr. and her unsung contribution to the Civil Rights Movement.
Selma Selma (2014) Character: Mahalia Jackson
"Selma," as in Alabama, the place where segregation in the South was at its worst, leading to a march that ended in violence, forcing a famous statement by President Lyndon B. Johnson that ultimately led to the signing of the Voting Rights Act.
Spinning Gold Spinning Gold (2023) Character: Gladys Knight
A biopic of 1970s record producer Neil Bogart, co-founder of Casablanca Records.
Joni Mitchell - The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song Joni Mitchell - The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song (2023) Character: Self
After getting her start in coffee shops Joni Mitchell went on to set a new standard, marrying music and lyrics with such songs as “Both Sides, Now.” While her early material is often categorized as “folk,” she became a household name with music that defies categorization.
Take Me to the River: New Orleans Take Me to the River: New Orleans (2022) Character: Self
The second film in the Take Me to the River series celebrates the rich musical history, heritage, legacy, and influence of New Orleans and Louisiana.
A Very Wicked Halloween: Celebrating 15 Years on Broadway A Very Wicked Halloween: Celebrating 15 Years on Broadway (2018) Character: Self - Performer
A celebration of the 15th anniversary of “Wicked” on Broadway. This televised concert features songs from the blockbuster musical hit and showcase a cavalcade of special guest stars to help celebrate the music and the magic of the show that tells the story of what happened in Oz before Dorothy dropped in.



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