Alice Tan Ridley (born December 21, 1952) is an American gospel and R&B singer and the mother of actress Gabourey Sidibe.

Ridley advanced to the semi-finals of the NBC television series America's Got Talent, after previously winning $25,000 in the pilot episode of 30 Seconds to Fame.

For about 30 years, Ridley has been singing and busking in New York City subway stations, mainly at Herald Square in Midtown Manhattan.

She was a paid singer at Harlem’s Cotton Club for many years, performing for “Brunch and Gospel”.

Her daughter Gabourey Sidibe starred in the 2009 hit film Precious and garnered critical acclaim.