Chryssie Whitehead
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Chryssie Whitehead is an American
actress, singer and dancer.
Whitehead grew up in South Carolina
. During her freshman year of high school, Whitehead was in a community theatre production of A Chorus Line
in which she played a cut dancer and understudy to Judy.
Her Broadway
debut was starring in the 2006 Broadway revival of the classic A Chorus Line in which she played the character of Kristine. The audition process that she took to get the role can be seen in Every Little Step
, a documentary of the A Chorus Line broadway revival casting process. Whitehead was featured as a chorus member in the stage adaption of White Christmas
. In 2011, she appeared in the role of Kathy in the New York Philharmonic
production of Company
.
On film, Whitehead was Julia Stiles' dance double in the final audition scene of Save the Last Dance
. She has also been in independent and short films, including Magical Beast and Farm Girl in New York.
On television, Whitehead appeared as Helen Boye in a 2007 episode of Grey's Anatomy
, "Kung Fu Fighting," as well as in the TV series In Plain Sight
, in the episode "Coma Chameleon," playing the character of Krista. In 2011, she appeared on the TV series Castle
.
In addition, Whitehead teaches dance classes part time to children and adults, in addition to choreographing regional shows.
United States
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actress, singer and dancer.
Whitehead grew up in South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
. During her freshman year of high school, Whitehead was in a community theatre production of A Chorus Line
A Chorus Line
A Chorus Line is a 1975 musical about Broadway dancers auditioning for spots on a chorus line. The book was authored by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante, lyrics were written by Edward Kleban, and music was composed by Marvin Hamlisch....
in which she played a cut dancer and understudy to Judy.
Her Broadway
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
debut was starring in the 2006 Broadway revival of the classic A Chorus Line in which she played the character of Kristine. The audition process that she took to get the role can be seen in Every Little Step
Every Little Step (film)
Every Little Step is a 2008 American documentary film produced and directed by James D. Stern and Adam Del Deo. It follows the process of casting the 2006 Broadway revival of A Chorus Line and explores the history of the award-winning musical, beginning with the informal interviews with Broadway...
, a documentary of the A Chorus Line broadway revival casting process. Whitehead was featured as a chorus member in the stage adaption of White Christmas
White Christmas (film)
White Christmas is a 1954 Technicolor musical film starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye that features the songs of Irving Berlin, including the titular "White Christmas"...
. In 2011, she appeared in the role of Kathy in the New York Philharmonic
New York Philharmonic
The New York Philharmonic is a symphony orchestra based in New York City in the United States. It is one of the American orchestras commonly referred to as the "Big Five"...
production of Company
Company (musical)
Company is a musical with a book by George Furth and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The original production was nominated for a record-setting fourteen Tony Awards and won six....
.
On film, Whitehead was Julia Stiles' dance double in the final audition scene of Save the Last Dance
Save the Last Dance
Save the Last Dance is a 2001 romantic drama dance film produced by MTV Films, directed by Thomas Carter and released by Paramount Pictures on January 12, 2001. The film stars Julia Stiles and Sean Patrick Thomas as a teenage interracial couple in Chicago who work together to help the main...
. She has also been in independent and short films, including Magical Beast and Farm Girl in New York.
On television, Whitehead appeared as Helen Boye in a 2007 episode of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy is an American medical drama television series created by Shonda Rhimes. The series premiered on March 27, 2005 on ABC; since then, seven seasons have aired. The series follows the lives of interns, residents and their mentors in the fictional Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital in...
, "Kung Fu Fighting," as well as in the TV series In Plain Sight
In Plain Sight
In Plain Sight is an American dramatic television series on USA Network. The series revolves around Mary Shannon , a Deputy United States Marshal attached to the Albuquerque, New Mexico office of the Federal Witness Security Program , more commonly known as the Federal Witness Protection Program...
, in the episode "Coma Chameleon," playing the character of Krista. In 2011, she appeared on the TV series Castle
Castle (TV series)
Castle is an American comedy-drama television series, which premiered on ABC on March 9, 2009. The series is produced by Beacon Pictures and ABC Studios. On January 10, 2011, Castle was renewed for a fourth season...
.
In addition, Whitehead teaches dance classes part time to children and adults, in addition to choreographing regional shows.