Lisa Simone Biography
Lisa Simone (also known as Lisa Simone Kelly) is an American singer, composer, and actress, known for her work on and off-Broadway, in Rent, Lion King, Aida, and Les Miserables. She was born on September 12, 1962, in Mount Vernon, New York, the United States as Lisa Celeste Stroud. Lisa is the only child of the late musician and civil rights activist Nina Simone (from her marriage to police detective, later her manager, Andrew Stroud) as well as is the executive producer of the Netflix documentary What Happened, Miss Simone? Simone’s albums include Simone on Simone, All is Well, My World, and Live at the Edge.
10 Quick Facts About Lisa Simone
- Name: Lisa Simone
- Age: 59
- Birthday: September 12
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Height: Around 5 feet 6 inches (1.67 m)
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Singer, composer, and actress
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: Under review
- Net worth: $5 million
Lisa Simone Age
Lisa is 59 years old as of 2021, she was born on September 12, 1962, in Mount Vernon, New York, the United States as Lisa Celeste Stroud. She celebrates her birthday on September 12, every year and her birth sign is Virgo.
Lisa Simone Height
Lisa stands at an average height. She appears to be quite tall in stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Lisa Simone Parents
Lisa is the only child of the late musician and civil rights activist Nina Simone (from her marriage to police detective, later her manager, Andrew Stroud). Lisa’s parents are Nina Simone and Andy Stroud.
Lisa Simone Husband
Lisa is married to her beloved husband Robert Kelly, with whom she has a daughter, Reanna Simone Kelly.
Lisa Simone Daughter
Lisa has a daughter, Reanna Simone Kelly. Both Simone and her daughter have appeared on Psychic Kids (Season 1 Episode 4), the Larry King Show, and The Tyra Banks Show.
Lisa Simone Net Worth
Lisa has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2021. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a singer, composer, and actress. Through her various sources of income, Lisa has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Lisa Simone Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Simone.
Lisa Simone Wiki
- Full Names: Lisa Celeste Stroud.
- Popular As: singer, composer, and actress
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: singer, composer, and actress
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Simone Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 59 years old as of 2021
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo.
- Date of Birth: September 12, 1962
- Place of Birth: Mount Vernon, New York, the United States
- Birthday: September 12, every year
Simone Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Not Known
- Weight: Not Known
- Eye Color: Not Available
- Hair Color: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Dress Size: Not Available
- Breast Size: Not Available
- Waist Size: Not Available
- Hip Size: Not Available
Simone Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Andy Stroud.
- Mother: Nina Simone
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Husband/Spouse: Married to Robert Kelly
- Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Daughter(s) (Reanna Simone Kelly)
Simone Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $5 million dollars
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: singer, composer, and actress
Lisa Simone Career
Before her acting career, Simone served in the United States Air Force for over 10 years as an engineering assistant stationed at Davis Monthan in Tucson, AZ, Osan Airbase in South Korea, and Rhein-Main Air Base in Frankfurt Germany. She is a veteran of the Gulf War.
Afterward being honorably discharged, Simone sang background for various European artists and was part of the Spanish artist Raphael’s touring chorus. Simone’s theatrical stage debut was in a national tour of the Andrew Lloyd Webber rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar, as a Soul Sister, Simon, and understudy for Mary.
In 1996, she continued her career as a swing and female understudy in the original Broadway production of Rent at which time she also originated the roles of Disney’s Aida and Nala in Lion King. Later that year, Simone performed the lead role of Mimi Marquez in its first national tour, from November 1996 to April 1998. She was nominated for both a Helen Hayes Award and a Jefferson Award for her performances.
Starting in 1998 Simone took a hiatus from the theatre during which she toured and recorded two albums with the acid jazz band Liquid Soul. Along with the rest of the band, she was nominated for a Grammy Award for their 2000 album Here’s the Deal. Simone then returned to the Broadway stage in the title role of the Disney musical Aida. She performed the role from January 29, 2002, until June 15, 2003.
Simone won the National Theatre Award for BEST ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL – voted on by fans – for her performances on AIDA’s First National Tour before returning to Broadway’s Palace Theatre to critical acclaim. She reprised this role for a short time at The Muny Theater in St. Louis in the summer of 2006. In August 2007, she played Fantine in Les Misérables at The Muny.
Simone has released five solo albums: Simone on Simone, All Is Well, Simone with Tromsø Big Band. Live at the Edge, My World, and In Need of Love. She tours constantly outside of the United States, singing her own compositions when with her trio, and a lively hommage to her mother when with big bands. Considered a brilliant jazz singer, she is presently preparing to tour with her latest released album, In Need Of Love.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lisa Simone
Who is Lisa Simone?
Lisa is an American singer, composer, and actress, known for her work on and off-Broadway, in Rent, Lion King, Aida, and Les Miserables.
How old is Lisa Simone?
Lisa is 59 years old as of 2021, she was born on September 12, 1962, in Mount Vernon, New York, the United States as Lisa Celeste Stroud. She celebrates her birthday on September 12, every year
How tall is Lisa Simone?
Lisa stands at an average height. She appears to be quite tall in stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by.
Is Lisa Simone married?
Lisa is married to her beloved husband Robert Kelly, with whom she has a daughter, Reanna Simone Kelly.
How much is Lisa Simone worth?
Lisa has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars
How much does Simone make?
Lisa has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars
Where does Simone live?
Lisa live in France right now
Is Simone dead or alive?
Lisa is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Simone Now?
Lisa is an American singer, composer, and actress, known for her work on and off-Broadway, in Rent, Lion King, Aida, and Les Miserables.
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