Alicia Keys is an incredible musical talent who has impacted the music industry. Born in 1981, she is an American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, and actor with a net worth of $160 million. From a very young age, she displayed exceptional potential as a classically trained pianist - composing songs from the age of 12 and being signed by Columbia Records at just 15 years old. Apart from being a singer-songwriter and musician, Alicia Keys is also an actor, record producer, author, philanthropist, and activist. She uses her platform to discuss important topics such as women's rights and HIV/AIDS activism. This made her an acclaimed musician and a powerful role model for many worldwide.