Nina Simone Children: Meet Lisa Simone

Lisa Simone is the daughter of Nina Simone. She is an American singer, composer and actress, known for her work on and off Broadway, in Rent, The Lion King, Aida and Les Miserables.

As a child, Simone often lived with relatives and friends due to her mother’s busy touring schedule, her parent’s tempestuous marriage, as well as Nina’s mental health problems.

Later in life, Simone alleged that her mother was emotionally and physically abusive, driving her to the point of contemplating suicide until finally going to New York to live with her father.

Simone has released five solo albums: Simone on Simone, All is Well, Lisa Simone with Tromoso Big Band Live at the Edge, My World and In Need of Love.

Simone is married to Robert Kelly. She has appeared on Psychic Kids, the Larry King Show and Tyra Banks Show.