Niketa Calame-Harris is an American actress and lawyer, best known for voicing the character of young Nala in the 1994 Disney animated classic *The Lion King*. Her performance in the film is her most celebrated and internationally recognized role, contributing to the movie's worldwide success. After this iconic voice role, she continued her acting career, appearing in minor roles in numerous acclaimed television series, including *ER*, *NYPD Blue*, *Without a Trace*, and *The Shield*, consolidating her presence on the small screen during the 1990s and early 2000s. Subsequently, she scaled back her artistic activities to pursue an academic path, graduating from Howard University School of Law. Today, she practices as a lawyer, specializing in public policy and government affairs. Although her legal career is her primary focus, her contribution to animated cinema remains her most enduring and widely recognized artistic legacy.