Back to peopleLedisiKnown forActingAge54 yearsPlace of birthNew Orleans, Louisiana, USABiographyLife and careerLedisi 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.Filmography2 filmsAll2Acting2Juliet & Romeo2025as VesanteSelma2014as Mahalia Jackson
