Elise grew up in Aberdeen, Washington. In 2002 she graduated from Aberdeen High School where she was a member of the "Goldenaires" and was given a vocal solo in an original arrangement (Norm Wallen) of "Porgy and Bess" "Summertime" performed in Carnegie Hall. She is a former Miss Grays Harbor and the first Miss Pacific Coast (MAO). She attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy of New York with a concentration in musical theatre. Elise also attended The New School and has a Bachelors of Fine Arts. Elise was Miss Staten Island 2007 (MAO) and the Miss New York Swimsuit Preliminary winner. She is an actor, host, model and writer and is based in New York City. After college she was asked to host Time Warner Cable's "On The Beat," which aired nationwide on Time Warner Cable's network of On Demand Channels as well as SI76. Her exposure with the show led to her securing other Time Warner Cable productions including a spokesperson position for nationally aired promotions for Time Warner Cable products and services. She has also served as the host for New York and New Jersey based Industry Magazine's "On The Town" as well as serving as a contributing writer for their magazine. Show less «