Elise Neal

Elise Neal is an American film and television actress. She is best known for her roles as Yvonne Hughley in the ABCUPN sitcom The Hughleys and Hallie in the horror film Scream 2. Neal currently appears as one of the five cast members on the TV One reality series Hollywood Divas.

Neal, a Memphis, Tennessee native, was born on March 14, 1966, the daughter of a nurse and a construction worker. She attended Lakeview Elementary. 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. From 19841988, she attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Elise left college after two years and 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.

Source: Wikipedia