Hayley Kiyoko, born Hayley Kiyoko Alcroft on 21 April 1984 in Los Angeles, California, began her career as an actor before turning to music. She gained initial recognition for her role in Hello, My Name is Frank, which earned her a Jury Award in 2015. Her musical journey began with the release of several singles and EPs, including "The Stunners" with the group The Stunners. In 2018, she signed with Capitol Records and released her debut album Expectations. Notable songs from this album include "Feelings", "Curious", and "What I Need". She embarked on the Expectations Tour in support of the album. Kiyoko's subsequent releases include the EP I'm Too Sensitive for This Shit (2018) and her second studio album, Panorama (2022). She has collaborated with various artists and performed as an opening act on several tours. Kiyoko won a MTV Video Music Award for Push Artist of the Year in 2018 and has been recognized as an LGBT icon. Her music often addresses themes related to sexuality and identity, inspiring confidence in young people dealing with similar struggles. In 2023, she released the album Girls Like Girls.
