Dionne Simpson

Dionne LaTeisha Simpson (born July 19, 1993) is an American television personality, singer, and songwriter, best known for starring in the x|The CW reality show California Dreaming.

Early life
Simpson was born in x|Atlanta, Georgia to single mother Chonya Simpson. She has never met her biological father. Her mother is a devoted x|evangelical Baptist, and Simpson was raised in the religion as well.

Throughout her life, her mother struggled financially and worked several jobs to support the family. She has two older maternal half-sisters: Diamond and Danka, and a younger maternal half-brother: Jury. Simpson attended x|Benjamin Elijah Mays High School, where she was active in the school's music and theatre departments. She graduated from high school in 2011, but could not afford to attend college.

Career
After graduating from high school, Simpson began writing songs and producing music with friends. She uploaded songs to x|Soundcloud and x|YouTube, and soon began developing a following. In 2013, she moved to x|Los Angeles to further pursue a career in music.

In 2016, Simpson signed a recording contract with x|Interscope Records and x|Universal Music Group, releasing her debut single, "Chains", in November 2016. She later began a career as a television personality, being cast on the x|The CW reality series California Dreaming.

Personal life
Since 2013, Simpson has resided in x|Los Angeles, California. She currently resides in x|West Hollywood. Despite being raised in a religious household, Simpson identifies as an x|atheist. She is openly x|bisexual.