Lionna Romans is a singer, songwriter, producer and actress based in Los Angeles. Her diverse sound, inspired by the eclecticism of her hometown Brooklyn, NY, combines influences from pop, rock, folk and R&B. In 2022, her compelling storytelling was honored with a YoungArts Foundation Award for Pop Vocal Performance. She has recorded background vocals on LAUNDRY DAY’s album “Younger Than I Was Before” and featured in their accompanying documentary “January 31st.” Lionna has shared a stage with Stevie Mackey and Ledisi, singing for the Quincy Jones Symphonic, sang background for Josh Groban, and had the honor of performing at the legendary Apollo Theater. She’s grateful to have performed for industry legends such as H.E.R, Babyface, Dianne Warren and Mickey Stevenson, honoring their vast musical contributions and accomplishments. A graduate from LaGuardia Arts High School in Drama, Lionna has since maintained her love for theatre in college. Despite majoring exclusively in Popular Music at USC Thornton, she was a featured dancer in the short film Framed (Ivy Film Festival winner) and has starred in productions of Little Shop of Horrors and Legally Blonde through USC’s School of Dramatic Arts. After graduation in May of 2026, Lionna aims to pursue session singing, professional theatre, and songwriting for artists and sync— all necessary in reaching her lifelong goal of being an EGOT winner!

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