Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1991-12-10
- Born Place: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Also Known As:
KiKi Layne, Kiandra Layne, 琪琪·蘭恩
KiKi Layne
Kiandra "KiKi" Layne is a prominent American actress, born on December 10, 1991, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her passion for acting ignited at a young age, inspired by watching "The Lion King" daily and creating stories with her toys. She pursued her interest by attending the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati and later honed her craft at DePaul University's Theatre School in Chicago, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting in 2014.Layne's career began with smaller roles, including a short film "Veracity" (2015) and a guest appearance on "Chicago Med" (2016). Her breakthrough came in 2018 when she starred as Tish Rivers in Barry Jenkins' critically acclaimed film "If Beale Street Could Talk," an adaptation of James Baldwin's novel. Her powerful performance garnered significant praise and established her as a rising talent in Hollywood. She continued to impress with roles in films like "Native Son" (2019) and "Captive State" (2019).Internationally, Layne gained widespread recognition for her role as Nile Freeman, a young Marine who discovers her immortality, in the hit Netflix action film "The Old Guard" (2020), starring alongside Charlize Theron. She is set to reprise this role in the highly anticipated sequel, "The Old Guard 2" (2025). Her versatility has been showcased in other diverse projects, including the comedic sequel "Coming 2 America" (2021) and the psychological thriller "Don't Worry Darling" (2022). KiKi Layne continues to be a captivating presence on screen, known for her ability to bring depth and humanity to a wide range of characters.
