Birgundi Angel Baker is an American actress, singer and dancer best known for playing Kiesha in the Showtime series The Chi (2018).
She portrayed Lizzy Jackson in the first season of Heathers.
Personal life and career[]
Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, Baker is a graduate of Howard University's Musical Theatre Program.
Upon moving to Chicago, she attended the Launch Showcase. After the showcase, she signed with Gray Talent Group and broke into the world of television of film. Baker has been listed by Refinery29 as one of the "Top Actresses To Look Out For in 2018".
Baker is most known for her recurring role as Kiesha in the Showtime series The Chi (2018-present).
She also had a noteworthy appearance in Heathers (2018) as Lizzy Jackson, a new student at Westerburg High who, having been raised in the foster case system, was eager to learn the ways of Heather Chandler.
Notable filmography[]
Film[]
- 30 Miles from Nowhere (2018) as Delilah
Television[]
- Empire (2016) as Teen Carol
- Chicago Med (2018) as Kiki
- The Chi (2018-present) as Kiesha
- Black Lightning (2018) as Anyaya
- Heathers (2018) as Lizzy Jackson
- Station 19 (2019) as Yemi Miller
For an up-to-date filmography, see here.