Elisha Lawson was born in Heilbronn Germany but lived most of his life in Heidelberg. His parents are Elisha and Phyllis Lawson who both served in the army for several years. Elisha trained and received his Theater Arts degree at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and then received a scholarship to train at the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. He was hired by Chicago City Limits Improv group, In New York, upon graduation and has been working ever since. Show less «