- Height4′ 9″ (1.45 m)
- Born on, with and for a PURPOSE, SAF-AFTRA Actress, Voice Over Actor, Singer and Activist Nia Madison Thompson is most known as the voice of Taniya in the hit Disney animation series "Rise Up, Sing Out" and her portrayal of Malcolm X's daughter on "Godfather of Harlem." She hosts her own YouTube Show "Nia's Black Girl Magic" and portrays HARRIET TUBMAN in the TODDLEWOOD ENGINEERS OF EQUALITY PROJECT book. She has appeared on "CBS THIS MORNING," "CBS NIGHTLY NEWS," "TAMRON HALL SHOW," Steve Harvey on Watch," "Access Hollywood," FOX, ABC, E! News, "USA Today" and more.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Gessie Thompson
- True to the meaning of her name, Actress, Voice Over Actor, Singer, and Activist Nia Madison Thompson was born on, with, and for a Purpose. Thompson is best known for her breakout role in the NAACP Image award and Young Entertainer Award-nominated Disney animated-short series and soundtrack "Rise Up, Sing Out." Her hit songs from the series "Super Bonnet" and "Speak Up" are both featured in the Disney Junior Hits playlists on Apple Music, Spotify, and others. She is also known for her recurring roles on "Godfather of Harlem" in Seasons 2 and 3 and has also appeared in "The Equalizer" and guest stars in the highly anticipated Hulu limited mini-series "Washington Black."- IMDb Mini Biography By: Gessie Thompson
- The CEO of Authentic Nia Inc., Nia is best known for singing Disney's viral hit "Super Bonnet" from GRAMMY winners Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter's NAACP Image Nominated animated short series "Rise Up, Sing Out." The infectious bop championed diversity and inclusivity by inspiring young girls around the world to embrace and celebrate their curly, textured hair.
She has also enjoyed recurring roles in the Obamas' EMMY-winning animated series "Ada Twist Scientist" and Oscar winner Forest Whitaker's "Godfather of Harlem" as well as an appearance alongside Queen Latifah in "The Equalizer." She can be seen next in "Sesame Street" and in the HULU mini series "Washington Black" and will be launching her own podcast "Authentic Voices" in early 2024. Focused on conversations that inspire authentic and courageous living, the podcast will be amplified by a partnership with The Conscious Kid. Subscribe to her podcast & follow her journey at AuthenticNia.com!Gessie Thompson- IMDb Mini Biography By: Gessie Thompson
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