In an exclusive N’StyleAtlanta.com interview, Miss J sat down with rising star Birgundi Baker, best known for her role as Keisha on the hit series The Chi. Birgundi opens up about the show’s powerful new direction, which centers the spotlight on the women of The Chi as they rise up, reclaim their power, and redefine what survival looks like on the South Side of Chicago.
Fresh off the red carpet in Los Angeles for the May 8th premiere, Birgundi reflected on her journey from Raleigh, North Carolina to the big screen, crediting her training at Howard University’s musical theatre program for shaping the fearless performer fans know and love today.
With a résumé that spans high-stakes dramas like Station 19, Empire, Chicago PD, and films like The Last Shift and Praise This, Birgundi proves she’s not just a breakout TV star—she’s a versatile talent with staying power.
In this candid convo, she talks working with Lena Waithe, the importance of sisterhood on and off screen, and why Season 7 is the most emotional yet. Plus, new music, new businesses, and balancing being a mom.
