Elise Neal (born March 14, 1966) is an American film and television actress. Neal has demonstrated her versatility in roles from Hustle and Flow to the cult horror classic Scream 2. She has worked with such acclaimed directors/producers such as John Singleton, Brian DePalma, Steven Spielberg and Craig Brewer.

Early life

Neal, a Memphis, Tennessee native, was born on March 14, 1966, daughter of a construction worker.Elise Neal Biography (1970-) She attended Lakeview Elementary in South Memphis. She was a ballet dancer and a cheerleader. She broke her left wrist in a high toss cheerleading stunt; after the bones healed, her wrist never straightened back out completely. She graduated from Overton High School for the Creative and Performing Arts in 1984, and attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. After graduation, she moved to New York City, where she landed roles in musical theater and found herself traveling the world with various touring companies. Her experience in musical theater allowed her to easily transition into commercials, eventually bringing her to Los Angeles.