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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Selma (2014) — Mahalia Jackson
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POSE (2018) — Angela
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The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) — Self
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Spinning Gold (2023) — Gladys Knight
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The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) — Self
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BET Awards (2001) — Self - Performer
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Tamron Hall (2019) — Self - Guest
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Sherri (2022) — Self - Guest
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Juliet & Romeo (2025) — Vesante
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American Music Awards (1974) — Self - Musical Guest
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Leave It on the Floor (2011) — Princess' Mother
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American Soul (2019) — Patti LaBelle
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B-Boy Blues (2021) — Ann
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All Saints Christmas (2022) — Lisette
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Twice Bitten (2021) — Jessica
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Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter (2022) — Self
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A Very Wicked Halloween: Celebrating 15 Years on Broadway (2018) — Self - Performer
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Joni Mitchell - The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song (2023) — Self
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Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story (2022) — Mahalia Jackson
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Steve (2017) — Self
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Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best (2023) — Self
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Bottomless Brunch at Colman's (2020) — Self
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Take Me to the River: New Orleans (2022) — Self
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Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon (2022) — Self
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VH1 Divas 2012 (2012) — Self
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Sanctuary (2021)