Birgundi Baker
Birgundi Baker | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Birgundi Baker is an American actress. She is best known for playing Kiesha Williams in the drama series The Chi.
Early life
Baker hails from Raleigh, North Carolina. She attended Howard University, where she majored in dance because she was too scared to major in musical theatre.[1]
Career
Early on in her career she made appearances in the drama series Empire and in the sitcom Heathers.[2] Her first big role came playing Anaya in the drama series Black Lightning.[3] Her biggest role so far has been playing Kiesha Williams in the drama series The Chi.[4] She made a guest appearance in the prodecural drama series Station 19.[5]
Personal life
She has two children. She is currently with a non-profit organisation called 'Black Missing Foundation' that helps find missing black girls.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 30 Miles from Nowhere | Delilah | |
| 2019 | Hala | Hannah | |
| 2019 | Loved to Death | Megan | |
| 2019 | Summer of '72 | Carmen | |
| 2020 | The Last Shift | Sydney | |
| 2020 | Circuit | Savannah | Short |
| 2022 | Block Party | Eboni | |
| 2023 | Praise This | Melissa | |
| 2025 | 333 | Mona | Short |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Empire | Teen Carol | 4 episodes |
| 2017 | Chicago P.D. | Jess | Episode; I Remember Her Now |
| 2018 | Chicago Med | Kiki | 3 episodes |
| 2018 | Heathers (TV series) | Lizzy | 3 episodes |
| 2019 | Station 19 | Yeni Miller | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Tales | Ruby Mason | Episode; Moonlight |
| 2019 | College | Maleeska Ashley | 1 episode |
| 2018-2020 | Black Lightning | Anaya | 7 episodes |
| 2020 | While We Breath | Woman | Episode; Three People |
| 2018-2025 | The Chi | Kiesha Williams | 70 episodes |
References
- ^ "Meet Birgundi Baker Star of 'The Chi' on Showtime". roseandivyjournal. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ "'One Day At A Time' Casts Ed Quinn; 'Heathers' Adds Birgundi Baker & Cameron Gellman". deadline.com. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ "The Chi's Birgundi Baker Talks Colorism and the Power of Telling Black Stories". lofficielusa.com. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ "'The Chi' Star Birgundi Baker on Kiesha's 'Very Personal' Storyline (SPOILERS)". variety.com. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ "'Station 19': Birgundi Baker To Recur On ABC Firefighter Drama Series". deadline.com. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
- ^ "Birgundi Baker: Is She Married? 10 Unknown Facts About Her". jukebugs.com. Retrieved September 24, 2025.