Drew Sidora

Drew Sidora Jordan was born on May 1, 1985, in Chicago, Illinois. Her career in entertainment began at a young age, with studies in music and theater from the age of two. She gained early experience appearing in numerous industrial films and was the youngest member of the “Hook Players Theater Ensemble” in Hollywood, California, performing at the Richard Pryor Theater. By age nine, she appeared in the Fox TV movie ‘Divas’ (1995), alongside Khalil Kain, Lisa Nicole Carson, and Nicole Ari Parker. These early experiences laid the foundation for her later success in both acting and music.

Sidora’s acting career progressed with notable roles, establishing her presence in both film and television. She garnered recognition for her recurring role as Chantel in the Disney Channel Original Series ‘That’s So Raven’ (2004-2005) and as Lucy Avila in the feature film ‘Step Up’ (2006). Other significant film credits include ‘White Chicks’ (2004) and ‘Wild Hogs’ (2007). In television, she made guest appearances on shows like ‘Girlfriends’ (2006), ‘Without a Trace’ (2004), ‘The Game’ (2007), and ‘What I Like About You’ (2003). A turning point in her career was her portrayal of Tionne Watkins in the VH1 biographical film ‘CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story’ (2013), which highlighted her versatility as an actress.

Beyond acting, Sidora is also a singer and has contributed to film soundtracks, including ‘Step Up’ and ‘Three Can Play That Game’ (2007). She signed record deals with J Records in 2006 and Slip-n-Slide Records in 2008, releasing her debut single “Juke It” in 2010. In 2020, she joined the cast of the Bravo reality show ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’, which further amplified her public profile. Her music career saw a resurgence with the release of the single “Already Know” in 2022 and her debut album, ‘I Did It to Me’, in March 2025.