Regan Aliyah

Regan Aliyah, former cast member of the Disney digital series Club Mickey Mouse, has left behind her child star days to become a multi-hyphenate powerhouse: rapper, actor, dancer, and model. Coming from a family of performers, her trajectory seemed inevitable. “I grew up in a family full of musicians. My grandma would be in the living room playing her congas, my aunt would be playing bass, and my mom would be dancing. I was surrounded by the arts from birth, so it wasn’t a big shock when I told my family I wanted to pursue this professionally,” recalls Aliyah. Best known for her roles as Juliana in Netflix’s XO, Kitty, and Zelma Stanton in Marvel’s Ironheart, the 26-year-old has stolen the hearts of audiences and listeners alike. Musically, she blends rap, alternative pop, and R&B, culminating in bops that make you want to get up and dance. Despite her sound being distinctly current, Aliyah finds inspiration in Black artists, activists, and educators from decades past. Assata Shakur, Angela Davis, Toni Morrison, bell hooks, Audre Lorde, and her own mother have all influenced her work. She says, “I would not be the person I am today without them. I would not navigate this incredibly tough industry and life with so much integrity, grit, love, and light without their knowledge.” –ER