Kiely Alexis Williams (born July 9, 1986) is an American singer, actress, songwriter, dancer, and occasional rapper most notable for being a member of the girl group The Cheetah Girls and formerly a member of the now disbanded girl group 3LW.Williams was born in Alexandria, Virginia. She learned to sing and produce music in her home where her legal guardian, Michelle Williams who was a music artist manager, had a recording studio.Williams first came to prominence as a member of the group 3LW. In 2001, as a member of 3LW, Williams earned two Lady of Soul Awards for "Best R&B/Soul Album for a group" and "Best New R&B/Soul Band or Duo". As a member of 3LW, she toured with Nelly, NSync and Destiny's Child. 3LW disbanded in 2007.She's also starred in The Cheetah Girls films along with fellow former 3LW member Adrienne Bailon. Following the success of The Cheetah Girls and its multi-platinum soundtrack, Williams, along with fellow stars of the film Adrienne Bailon and Sabrina Bryan created The Cheetah Girls as an actual singing group and began touring the US. The Cheetah Girls released their holiday album in October 2005 entitled Cheetah-Licious Christmas. The girls released their first official studio album, TCG, on September 25, 2007.Williams has a brief rapping part in Katherine McPhee's cover of "I Know What Boys Like", which serves as the theme song for the film The House Bunny, where the two play socially awkward sorority girls. Her co-star Sabrina Bryan calls her, "My Baby!" or "My Little Ki-Ki!" Williams also stars in The Cheetah Girls: One World!