- Born
- Birth nameDe'Adre Danielle Avery
- Height5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- De'Adre Aziza was born on June 14, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. She is an actress, known for She's Gotta Have It (2017), Passing Strange (2009) and The Fire Inside (2024).
- Skipped the 4th grade.
- Also a music producer, songwriter, and singer.
- Wanted to work in medicine up until her discovery of theater through the works of George C. Wolfe at age 15.
- Won a 2008 Theatre World Award for outstanding New York theater debut and a 2008 Obie Award for best ensemble for "Passing Strange".
- Nominated for a 2008 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her work in the critically acclaimed work of art "Passing Strange".
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