“I grew up as a dancer, and music and dance are so closely tied that in ballet class, you're listening to all this classical music, and in modern class, you're working with a live drummer. It was something that always made me feel really comfortable, and I've had a connection to since the beginning.”

American dancer and singer

Jillian Hervey is an American dancer, singer, and vocalist, known as part of the musical duo Lion Babe. She is the daughter of Ramon Hervey II and of singer, actress, and former Miss America Vanessa Williams. Her work sits at the intersection of music and performance, with a profile shaped by both singing and dance. She is best known for her role in Lion Babe, and for her family background in entertainment, which has placed her in the public eye beyond her own performances.