Biography

Alysia hails from Los Angeles. Born of parents who met at an acting class, it was no wonder that she would have the gift. Some of those gifts are acting, singing, writing (poetry and screenwriter), stand up comedy, directing, and producing. She's had a career in Film and TV including credits like: Desperate House Wives, a recurring role on Everybody Hates Chris, Scrubs, NYPD Blue, and The Shield, just to name a few. Four years ago, she got a deep passion for all things more true and cultural. That's what brought her to NY and she has been on her grind ever since. She, now, reigns as the Two Time Manhattan Monologue Slam Champion. Alysia was in the amazing stage production of "Who Is A Virtuous Woman", directed by the fabulous Wendy McKenzie and is in the 20th Century Fox Film, The Sitter with Jonah Hill which is due to premiere in August '11, working on a One Woman Show. Alysia, Just finished shooting "Excuse Me For Living" with the talented Tom Pelphrey from Guiding Light, Dick Cavett, Robert Vaughn, and Chistopher Lloyd, and is work- shopping at The Gotham Comedy Club with her stand-up skills.
- IMDb mini biography by: A. Powell

Alysia Joy Powell is a native of Southern California. Born of two parents who met in an acting class, however, started her entertainment career late in her 20's with Gospel music. First as an artist, singing with the likes of Richard Smallwood, Yolanda Adams and GMWA, and singing back up for Artists like Mary J. Blige, before managing artists. She, then, realized her childhood dream of acting, having an 20 year career in Film, TV, and Stage. (Everybody Hates Chris, The Sitter, Ma' Rainey's Black Bottom, etc.) Alysia is, currently, on The Mysteries Of Laura as Nanny Alicia, with Debra Messing and Laz Alonzo. She is pursuing her talents behind the camera, as well as a Director and writer the new web series For EBC's, St. James Place. She is, also, working on her One Woman Show, Different Shades of Love, which was featured in the Emerging Artist Festival. She is, patiently, waiting to see what God has for her next as she explores her other gifts and talent such as; screen writing, stand up, and making jewelry for her jewelry line "My Diva-Tude" and clothing line "Timeless" by My Diva-Tude.
- IMDb mini biography by: Alysia Joy Powell

Southern California native, Alysia Joy Powell got her start as a music artist (as well as managing others') singing with such names as Richard Smallwood, Yolanda Adams, GMWA, and Mary J. Blige. After much success in the music industry, Alysia found herself drawn to her childhood dream of acting and has since had over 20 years performing on the stage & screen. Her credits include BILLIONS, POSE, BULL, THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA, ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, and many more. Her most recent credit can be seen in the Warner Bros. award-winning film "Judas and The Black Messiah". In her spare time, she can be found exploring her other gifts and talents such as screenwriting, stand-up comedy, and designing her own Jewelry & Clothing line.
- IMDb mini biography by: CSM