Christine Elise

Christine Elise McCarthy was born in Boston, Massachusetts. She began her professional acting career in 1988. Early in her career, she gained recognition for her role as Emily Valentine on the television series “Beverly Hills, 90210” from 1991 to 1994, a role she reprised in the 2019 summer hit “BH90210.” She also played Kyle in the “Child’s Play” franchise, appearing in “Child’s Play 2” (1990) and later returning as the character in “Cult of Chucky” (2017) and the SYFY series “Chucky” (2021-2022). Her television work further expanded with a recurring role as Harper Tracy on “ER” from 1995 to 1996, and appearances in “China Beach,” “In the Heat of the Night,” and “Tell Me You Love Me.”

Beyond acting, Christine Elise has also established herself in writing, directing, and producing. She wrote three episodes of “Beverly Hills, 90210” and penned a pilot optioned by Aaron Spelling. Her directorial debut came with the short film “Bathing & the Single Girl” (2010), which she also wrote, produced, and starred in. This film gained acceptance into over 100 film festivals and won 20 awards. In 2014, she released a full-length novel of the same name, “Bathing and the Single Girl.” As a producer, she has worked as a story producer on various reality shows, including “Hellevator” (2016), “Cold Justice” (2015), and “Best Bars in America” (2015).

Elise has also pursued interests outside the film industry, including photography, with her work showcased in the United States and Paris. She hosts a plant-based cooking channel on YouTube called “Delightful Delicious Delovely & Video Vegan” and maintains an associated food blog. She has served on the selection committee for Michigan’s Waterfront Film Festival since 1999 and has been involved with other film festivals in various capacities, such as co-director and programmer.