Golden Globe® Award-winning, and Academy Award®-nominated singer, songwriter, actress, and activist whose influence transcends music, film, and culture. A generational talent, her voice and presence have proven to be powerful forces for impact and inspiration. She made a historic acting debut as Billie Holiday in The United States vs. Billie Holiday, earning a Golden Globe®, an Academy Award® nomination, and a GRAMMY®.
On screen, she has since starred in the Netflix #1 film The Deliverance, the acclaimed Exhibiting Forgiveness, and will appear in Is This Thing On? alongside Bradley Cooper, as well as portray Athena in Disney+’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Musically, Andra first rose to global prominence with her 4x-platinum anthem “Rise Up” and returned in 2024 with CASSANDRA (Cherith) to widespread acclaim. Deeply committed to activism, she continues to use her platform to inspire change and impact.