Malynda Hale

Malynda Hale is an American actress, singer-songwriter, director, producer, and cultural commentator based in Los Angeles. Born and raised in Santa Barbara, California, she began singing at a young age, trained in vocal performance at Azusa Pacific University, and has built a multifaceted career spanning music, stage, film, and advocacy.As a recording artist she has released several albums, earned recognition including Best Female Vocalist at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, and performed as a headliner, opening act for artists such as Smokey Robinson, and national-anthem singer for major sports teams. On screen and stage she has appeared in productions ranging from theatre classics to the Lifetime film A Hunt for Truth and the 2024 feature Bull Street opposite Loretta Devine and Amy Madigan. She made her directorial debut with the short film Curtain Call, which screened at multiple international festivals.Beyond performance, Hale is the founder of JMV Entertainment and the Black Voices Heard Project, serves as Executive Director of The New Evangelicals, and is a frequent media commentator on issues of social justice, faith, and culture.Photo credit: Brie Childers