Kiana Ledé
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Background information | |
Born | Phoenix, Arizona | April 3, 1997
Genres | Soul, R&B |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician, actress |
Instrument(s) | Piano, guitar, vocals |
Years active | 2011–present |
Labels | Republic Records |
Website | www |
Kiana Ledé Brown is an American singer, songwriter, actress and pianist currently based in Los Angeles, California. She starred as Zoe Vaughn on the second season of MTV's horror series Scream.
Early life and education
As an infant, Brown began to sing the alphabet immediately after learning it and began performing at the age of 3 upon receiving her first karaoke machine. As a child, Brown began to regularly perform in school plays and beauty pageants while taking voice lessons and piano study. She was also involved with 'Janoskian's member Luke Brooks.[1]
Career
In 2011, Brown's mother discovered Kidz Bop, a website for kids to upload and share videos of themselves performing. She uploaded a video of Brown performing an original number on the piano, with Brown selected as a finalist. After performing Adele's "Someone Like You" to earn her a place in the Top 4, Brown won the 2011 KIDZ Star USA Grand Prize out of 45,000 submissions, the largest national talent competition for kids age 15 and under.[1]
At a school assembly, Brown was told that she won the national talent search by "American Idol" winner Kris Allen. The prize included a RCA Records recording contract and starring role in the Kidz Bop 21 music video and commercial. Allen said after seeing her live, "She went from 'She's good' to 'She is no doubt gonna win this thing."[2]
Brown said she had the opportunity to listen to and select from her top three song choices. After considering and listening to the songs, she said she chose her first single “Hey Chica” because of the up-beat tempo. The song was released June 19, 2012.[3] Brown has performed the song on The Today Show and 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. She also performed "Do the mermaid" from Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2.
In 2012, Brown was named cover girl for Miss Moxie's Holiday 2012 issue.[4] The site praised "Hey Chica" for promoting "clear message of self empowerment and encourages young women to feel beautiful in their own skin."
In 2016, Brown was cast in the series regular role as Zoe Vaughn on the second season of MTV's Scream.[5]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Deadlands: The Rising | Evacuee / Zombie |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Temporary Dreams | Herself | Reporter |
2015 | Guidance | Riley | Episode: "The Pictures", "The Secrets" |
2015-2016 | Betch | Various characters / Herself | 3 episodes |
2016 | Scream | Zoe Vaughn | Main role; 11 episodes |
2018-present | All About The Washingtons | Veronica Washington | Main role; 10 episodes |
Discography
EPs
Year | Album details |
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2015 | Soulfood Sessions
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2016 | Christmas by Ledé
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2018 | Selfless
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Singles
Title | Year | Album |
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Hey Chicas | 2012 | Non-album single |
Home for Christmas | 2016 | Christmas by Ledé |
I Choose You (feat. Pell) | 2017 | Non-album single |
One of Them Days | 2017 | Non-album single |
Fairplay | 2017 | Non-album single |
Fairplay (feat: ASAP Ferg) | 2017 | Selfless |
Promotional singles
Title | Year | Album |
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"Do the Mermaid" | 2012 | Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2 |
"Big Spender" (ft. Prince Charlez) | 2018 | Fifty Shades Freed |
Other appearances
Song | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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"Don't" | 2015 | Bryson Tiller | Non-album single |
"Running To The Sky" | 2018 | Daveed Diggs | Template:Blindspotting-The Collin EP |
References
- ^ a b BurnSilver, Glenn (August 9, 2012). "Kiana Brown Wants to Be a "Normal" Star" Phoenix New Times.
- ^ Masley, Ed (October 22, 2011). "Phoenix teen Kiana Brown wins 'KIDZ Bop' talent search" The Arizona Republic.
- ^ Roemhild, Travis (June 10, 2012). "MP student works hard to make name in music industry" Ahwatukee Foothills News.
- ^ (November 22, 2012). "Kiana Brown Announced as Next Miss Moxie Cover Girl" Miss Moxie.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (March 10, 2016). "MTV's 'Scream' Sets New Cast, Season 2 Premiere Date". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 20, 2017.