Burrise in 2010, photo by Prphotos
Birth Name: Nakia Rashay Burrise
Place of Birth: San Diego, California, United States
Date of Birth: October 21, 1974
Ethnicity: African-American
Nakia Burrise is an American actress, singer, and podcaster. She plays Tanya Sloan in the Power Rangers franchise.
Nakia is the daughter of Deborah and Cornell Burrise.
Nakia’s paternal grandfather was J. D. Burrise, Jr. (the son of Mitchell Burrise and Armenta Porter). J. D. was born in Oklahoma.
Nakia’s paternal grandmother was Oliva Shaw (the daughter of Clyde Shaw and Verdellia/Vadelia Battles). Oliva was born in Oklahoma.
Nakia’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Pearson.
