Brandee Evans (born June 2, 1985)[1] is an American actress and former choreographer, best known for her leading role as Mercedes Woodbine in the Starz drama series, P-Valley.

As a backup dancer, Evans appears with pop singer Katy Perry in 2010 with the music video of California Gurls as "Bubblegum Girl".

In 2020, Evans began starring as Mercedes Woodbine in the Starz drama series, P-Valley.

[3][4][5][6][7] She was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series in 2021 and 2023.

[8][9] In 2023, she starred in the female stoner comedy film, Pretty Stoned.