Tasha Taylor
Born
La Tasha Taylor

Dallas, Texas, U.S.
EducationBoston University
Occupation(s)Musician, actress
Parent

La Tasha Taylor is an American blues and soul vocalist, songwriter, and actress.

Early life and education

Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Taylor is the daughter of American soul and rhythm and blues vocalist Johnnie Taylor.[1] She attended Boston University.

Career

She was guest vocalist on Tommy Castro’s album, The Devil You Know.[2] As an actress, she has been featured in episodes of Moesha, House and Ugly Betty, and the indie films, Dimples and Heaven Ain’t Hard to Find. As a composer, her original music has been featured on the television programs Men in Trees and Lipstick Jungle. In 2016, Taylor toured the United States as a featured artist with Ruf's "Blues Caravan", alongside Layla Zoe and Ina Forsman. The resultant live album, Blues Caravan 2016, ensued.[3][4]

Discography

Albums

  • Revival (2003)
  • Taylormade (2010)
  • Blues Caravan (2016)
  • Honey for the Biscuit (2016)
  • Push & Pull (2019)

Singles

  • "Get Involved" by Raphael Saadiq and Q-Tip - Backing vocals (1999)

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2006 The Puritan Charity Ring
2008 Dimples Kim
2010 Heaven Ain't Hard to Find Tiffany

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1994 Living Single Jennifer Episode: "Truth for Trust"
1994, 1997 Family Matters Ariana / Girl at Party 2 episodes
1995 The Wayans Bros. Tammi Episode: "It's Shawn! It's Marlon! It's Superboys!"
1997 The Naked Truth Hotel Guest Episode: "The Debt"
1997 Malcolm & Eddie Roxie Episode: "Whole Lotta Love Seat"
1998–2000 One World Kate 3 episodes
2000 Moesha Tiffany Episode: "Something About Moesha"
2000–2001 Strip Mall Tasha 13 episodes
2001 7th Heaven Gina Miller Episode: "Work"
2004 Yes, Dear Abby Episode: "Couples Therapy"
2006 Ugly Betty Thursday Night Episode: "The Lyin', the Watch and the Wardrobe"
2007 House Kate the Mother Episode: "Needle in a Haystack"

References

  1. ↑ "Tasha Taylor". Jet. Johnson Publishing Company. 25 March 1996. p. 23. Retrieved January 21, 2020.
  2. ↑ Castro, Tommy. "Alligator Records: Album". Alligator Records. Retrieved 2014-11-02.
  3. ↑ "Layla Zoe Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved September 15, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Layla Zoe". Musicianbio.org. September 14, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022.


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