Chelsey Reist

Chelsey Reist was born on January 4, 1987, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She later moved to Vancouver to attend Capilano University, where she earned a degree in acting for screen and stage. Reist began her acting career in 2009 with a film short, gaining momentum in 2012 with a role in the horror film “No Tell Motel,” which was screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Her early film credits also include the WWE direct-to-video action feature “12 Rounds 2: Reloaded” (2013), where she starred alongside Randy Orton, and “Embrace of the Vampire” (2013).

Reist’s career progressed significantly in television, with appearances in series such as “The Tomorrow People” (2013) and “Psych” (2011, 2014). Her most prominent role came in 2014 as Harper McIntyre in The CW’s post-apocalyptic drama “The 100,” a role she maintained for five seasons until 2018. During her time on the show, she continued to take on other projects, including “Dark Harvest” (2016) and “Aftermath” (2016). She also hosted the Canadian television series “Discovering Great Towns.” Her work demonstrates a consistent professional presence across various genres and platforms.

In recent years, Reist has continued to expand her film and television portfolio. She starred as Kelsey Atkins in the TV series “NarcoLeap” from 2018 to 2020. Her 2019 work includes “Benchwarmers 2: Breaking Balls” and “Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design.” More recently, she appeared in TV films such as “The Christmas Ring” (2020) and “My Husband’s Killer Girlfriend” (2021). Her latest projects include roles in “Fargo” (2023), “V.C. Andrews’ Dawn” (2023), and “Tracker” (2024), showcasing her versatile acting capabilities and ongoing commitment to the industry.