Ledisi, 1972
Actors · March 28, 1972
Ledisi
★ HOW OLD IS LEDISI?
Ledisi is 54 years old, born March 28, 1972 in United States · Aries.
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★ LEDE
About
Ledisi turned indie soul albums into Grammy-winning staying power, moving from San Francisco radio play to major-label deals and film roles. Born March 28, 1972, the singer-songwriter and actress released her debut Soulsinger in 2000 and went on to win a Grammy for "Anything for You" at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. As an Aries, she balances creative autonomy—founding her own label Listen Back Entertainment—with collaborative spirit across music, acting, and authorship.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Ledisi (full name Ledisi Anibade Young) built a career spanning music production, songwriting, acting, and authorship across three decades. Her name means "to bring forth" or "to come here" in Yoruba. In 1995, she formed the band Anibade, then co-founded LeSun Music with musician Sundra Manning after major-label rejections. Her debut album Soulsinger (2000) gained traction on San Francisco radio, followed by Feeling Orange but Sometimes Blue (2002), which won Outstanding Jazz Album at the California Music Awards in 2003. A record deal with Verve Forecast yielded Lost & Found (2007), earning two Grammy nominations including Best New Artist, plus six subsequent albums through 2017. In 2020, she released The Wild Card on her own label Listen Back Entertainment; the album's single "Anything for You" won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. She has since released four more albums on her label, including Ledisi Live at The Troubadour (2021), Ledisi Sings Nina (2021), Good Life (2024), and The Crown (2025). Beyond music, Ledisi portrayed gospel icon Mahalia Jackson in Selma (2014) and Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story (2022), guest-starred as Patti LaBelle in American Soul (2020), appeared in Pose (2020), co-starred as Gladys Knight in Spinning Gold (2023), and starred in Hallmark's All Saints Christmas (2022). Born in the United States on March 28, 1972, she is an Aries—a sign known for initiative and creative drive. Her life-path number is 5, reflecting adaptability and versatility across artistic disciplines.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Ledisi formed the band Anibade in 1995 using her middle name. After struggling to secure major-label backing, she co-founded LeSun Music with musician Sundra Manning, laying the groundwork for independent releases. Her debut album Soulsinger arrived in 2000, gaining regional radio support in the San Francisco area before wider recognition.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Her name, Ledisi, means "to bring forth" or "to come here" in Yoruba.
- She won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance for "Anything for You" at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
- Ledisi portrayed gospel legend Mahalia Jackson in two productions: the 2014 film Selma and the 2022 docudrama Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Ledisi reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Ledisi?
- Ledisi is 54 years old (born March 28, 1972).
- When is Ledisi's birthday?
- Ledisi was born on March 28, 1972.
- What is Ledisi's zodiac sign?
- Ledisi is a Aries, born March 28, 1972.
- What is Ledisi's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ledisi was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Ledisi from?
- Ledisi is from United States.
- What does Ledisi do?
- Ledisi is a actor.
- Is Ledisi still alive?
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