Persia White

Persia White (born October 25, 1972) is a Bahamian-born American actress, singer, and musician. She gained recognition for her role as Denise Williams on the television series Breaker High and as Lynn Searcy on the sitcom Girlfriends. White is also a member of the band XEO3 and released her debut album, Mecca, in 2009. She is known for her portrayal of Abby Bennett Wilson in The Vampire Diaries (2012-2017). Born in Nassau, Bahamas, White moved to Miami with her mother and siblings at a young age. She began her acting career at the Miami Coconut Grove Children's Theater and studied dance, acting, singing, and painting as a teenager.