American actress and singer. She made her screen debut appearing in the 1986 rock musical comedy film Little Shop of Horrors, and later starred on the NBC musical comedy drama Rags to Riches. She has appeared in films including School Daze, Rooftops, Another 48 Hrs., Boomerang, and Sprung. She received a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female for playing Sidney in the comedy film House Party. She reprises the role of Sidney in the sequels House Party 2 and House Party 3