Kimberly Elise

Personal context

Summary

Kimberly Elise is an actor known for dramatic roles in Set It Off, Beloved, Diary of a Mad black Woman, and For Colored Girls. She has described seeking roles that give voice to people who feel disempowered, often women, and praised Tyler Perry for creating opportunities for black actresses. In 2016, she joined the #SomedayIsToday public service announcement addressing systemic racism and police brutality. No public statements on party politics or DEI affiliations are on record.