Meet Lilith Grace | Actress & Singer – Songwriter

We had the good fortune of connecting with Lilith Grace and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Lilith, what’s the most difficult decision you’ve ever had to make?
I can’t say there’s one definitive answer for my life as a whole, but in both the music and film/TV industries, the toughest decisions often revolve around whether or not to take on a project, especially when it means turning down potentially career-changing opportunities because they don’t align with my values.

There have been many times, as both an actress and a musician, when I’ve had to pass on projects that looked incredible on the surface but didn’t feel right for me or the message I want to share with the world. I really believe that the roots we lay down, morally and creatively, are vital. So I try my best to only engage in work, and collaborate with people that are aligned with my values to the best of my current knowledge.

Of course, nothing is guaranteed. People and projects can be misleading, and there are times I may look back and see things more clearly. But I can only act based on what I know now, and for my peace of mind, I have to believe in what I’m doing. I’ll admit that it’s a privilege to be able to make those choices, and not one I always have. But when I do have the autonomy to say no, I feel it’s necessary for me to preserve my own moral integrity.

That doesn’t mean I hold impossibly strict rules or standards. I am open to different perspectives and interpretations of life, and of course sometimes work is just work, and believe me do I understand needing to work. But for me, moral boundaries mean being conscious of the message I’m putting into the world, and who I’m doing it with. It’s deeply important to work with people who believe in equality, in respect for all humans. And like many women, I’ve had to fight to be taken seriously in an industry that often reduces us to just our bodies. So for me, protecting that integrity isn’t optional, it’s vital.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Art has always been at the core of my life. Some of my earliest memories are of my dad playing guitar and singing to me, I remember singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” with him very fondly. As a kid, I spent most of my time pretending to be different Disney princesses, singing their songs over and over. Creativity and imagination have always been how I experience the world, I love it because it’s like living a thousand lives in one.

I always knew I wanted to be an actress and a singer, but it wasn’t until I moved to LA in 2022 to study Method Acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute that I truly began pursuing it. I’ve been singing and writing songs for years, but I didn’t share any of them until last summer, when I was in the Philippines and finally stepped into a studio to start working on music. When I came back to LA in September, I focused mostly on acting, until February of this year when my soul dog, who I had rescued, passed away. That loss gave me a whole new perspective and reignited something in me. It pushed me to write again, and since then I’ve been pouring my heart into the songs for my debut album, “I Know What You Are”.

It’s interesting because the things that drive me as an actress are different from what drives me as a musician. In acting, it’s about stepping into someone else’s truth, telling stories that matter, giving voice to characters who often go unheard. It’s about justice, honesty, and empathy. With music, it’s more personal. The songs come from me: my stories, my feelings, my perspective. It’s vulnerable in a different way. But what ties the two together is the desire to reflect the complexity of being human. We’re all flawed, we make mistakes, we feel everything from joy to heartbreak, and I want my work, both as an actress and a musician, to make people feel seen in that.

I hope that when someone hears one of my songs or sees a project I’ve been a part of, they think, “Wow, I feel that too.” Especially when it comes to topics that feel taboo or hard to talk about. That’s the connection I’m always chasing. Right now, the songs on my album are still concepts, but I’m proud of them already, they’re playful, fun, and very different from the sadder, more introspective music I usually write. I’ve never really tried writing fun, risqué pop songs before, and I’m really excited to bring them to life in the studio as soon as possible.

Getting to this point hasn’t been easy. It’s taken a lot of self-reflection, accountability, and growth, I’ve learned a lot about self belief through self doubt and I’ve leaned on the love and support of the people around me. What drives me most is the desire to have a voice. To use it, and to create space for others to use theirs too.

If there’s one thing I want people to know about me and my brand, it’s that it’s all about being human, about being messy, imperfect, alive and growing. I care deeply about being educated and informed, and I try to do and say the right thing, but I also know I won’t always get it right. When I mess up, it’s never out of malice, but from not knowing better, and I’m always open to learning, apologizing, and evolving. That, to me, is what being human means. Not as an excuse, but as a commitment to constant growth. We’re not born knowing everything, we learn and we figure it out together. And that’s what I hope to reflect in everything I create.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
It’s funny because two of my childhood best friends actually came and visited me in September and I loved having them here, i really hope they and the rest of our girl group make it out here again soon!

Let’s see, this is such a hard question because I adore this city and every area has its own unique charm. But overall, I’d say I really love West Hollywood. Some of my go-to spots there are Dialogue Café, I use to adore karaoke nights at Saddle Ranch, and of course, wandering around Melrose, especially the Melrose Trading Post on Sundays. I also love the classes at Playground LA, and Château Marmont honestly has my whole heart.

I guess its very basic but I really enjoy hiking up to the Hollywood Sign and grabbing one of those fruit bowls from the stands at the bottom of the trail.

Santa Monica is another favorite, I love walking down 3rd Street Promenade or walking from the Pier to the Venice Boardwalk with my friends while having a heart to heart. Malibu, of course, is a total dream. I love the lavender coffee at Le Cafe De La Plage, the vibes at Little Beach House Malibu, the poke bowl at Paradise Cove Beach Café, and all the beaches in Malibu are wonderful.

Silver Lake is always fun too. There’s this amazing Thai spot called Pine & Crane, and a cute little burger place called The Window. (Credit where credit is due: Bo introduced me to both, and he will come for me if I don’t mention that.)
Honestly, I could name a million more spots, but I’ll stop myself here… for now!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want to give a huge shoutout to all of my family and friends who believe in me and support me. I am truly so lucky to be surrounded by so much love. Their constant encouragement and belief in me lifts me up every single day, and I genuinely don’t think I could pursue my dreams with this much joy and determination if it weren’t for them.
I especially want to thank my mom, who is my greatest inspiration, my dad, who is my biggest cheerleader, and my little brother Gabriel, who is a genius and is the one person I always hope to make proud.
To my darling Clarita, to my forever girls: Alexia, Rose, Sofia, and Victoria, and to my incredible friend Vivien; you all ground me in love and sisterhood. And to all my beautiful extended family, but especially my older cousins Adri, Alex, and Toni, you three are like older brothers to me, and you make me feel safe and protected in a way that means more than I can put into words.
Of course, my dogs, who are basically my children. And finally, my best friends and insanely talented actors, Sophie and Bozhidar, creating and living life with you two is a gift I never take for granted.

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