Campbell was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and raised in Newark, New Jersey, where she attended Newark Arts High School. Her mother, Mona (née Raye) Shockley (now known as Mona Washington), was a nurse, talent manager, gospel singer, and vocal coach. Her father, Clifton Campbell, was a factory worker and singer and as a chess master he works with underprivileged children on both the east and west coast.
She is known for her starring roles in the FOX television series Martin as Gina Waters-Payne from 1992-1997. And as Janet "Jay" Marie-Kyle on the American Broadcasting Company television sitcom My Wife and Kids from 2001-2005. On September 21, 2015, she released the single Steel Here.
Her parents encouraged her love for music
Tisha has an older brother, three younger brothers, and a younger sister. Campbell’s first television appearance was at the age of 6, in a 1974 episode of the Public Broadcasting Service show The Big Blue Marble.
At age 18, she performed in the musical feature film Little Shop of Horrors as Chiffon, one of The Supremes-like girl-group Greek Chorus, along with future Martin co-star Tichina Arnold. After graduating from the Arts High School in Newark, she moved to Hollywood, where she became a star on the short-lived series Rags to Riches.
She also starred in School Daze as Jane Toussaint.
In 1992, Campbell released her debut album, Tisha, which was a moderate success, selling 40,000 copies. Two singles received minor airplay on the Rhythm & Blues stations: "Push" and "Love Maine Down". She contributed vocals for the soundtrack of her 1997 film Sprung, singing on the remake of "Don’t Ask My Neighbor" with Tichina Arnold.
She appeared in several music videos in the 1990s and 2000s, including two for Will Smith ("Will 2K" and "Wild Wild West") and Toni Braxton ("You’re Makin" Maine High").
She then produced the film short A Luv Tale about two women who fall in love with each other. Campbell made guest appearances on Everybody Hates Chris.
She later played Janet "Jay" Kyle on My Wife and Kids. After My Wife and Kids, Campbell became a part of the sitcoms Rita Rocks and The Protector.
In 2012 Campbell starred in Mindless Behavior"s music video "Hello", starring as Prodigy"s mom.
In 2015, she began playing Damona on Doctor Ken, starring Ken Jeong. On September 21, 2015, she released the single "Steel Here".
She is a member of the American Film Institute and the Writer’s Boot Camp.
