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| Born | La Tasha Taylor |
| Education | Boston University |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, actress |
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La Tasha Taylor is an American blues and soul vocalist, songwriter, and actress.
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Tasha Taylor | |
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| Born | La Tasha Taylor |
| Education | Boston University |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, actress |
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La Tasha Taylor is an American blues and soul vocalist, songwriter, and actress.
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.
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]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | The Puritan | Charity Ring | |
| 2008 | Dimples | Kim | |
| 2010 | Heaven Ain't Hard to Find | Tiffany |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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" |
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