Chryssie Whitehead’s Own Little Corner

In today’s episode, Chryssie Whitehead discusses:

• Her 25 year career across film, television and theater
• Making her Broadway Debut in the 2006 Revival of A Chorus Line and being part of the accompanying documentary “Every Little Step”
• Navigating rejection in the entertainment industry 
• Discovering the acting bug and the importance of staying true to oneself 
• Her experiences with depression and mental health, and how she found healing through therapy and medication
• Creating and performing her show, 'In My Own Little Corner,' which aims to normalize conversations around mental health
• The unpredictable nature of an acting career, including her experience on Grey's Anatomy 

Chryssie Whitehead is an artist, author, director, choreographer, educator, mentor and producer who began her career as a Rockette. She made her Broadway Debut in the 2006 revival of A Chorus Line as Kristine, which was also captured in the hit documentary, Every Little Step. She is also heard on the cast album in "Sing" with Tony nominated actor, Tony Yazbeck.

She then joined the international tour of Fosse, played Kitty and understudied Velma in Broadway’s Chicago, performed alongside Neil Patrick Harris in Company at Lincoln Center, and danced on Paul McCartney’s international tour.

Chryssie's film and television credits include Stephen Spielberg’s West Side Story, Revenge of the Bridesmaids with Raven Symone, Grey’s Anatomy, and being the dance double in Save the Last Dance with Julia Stiles. 

Chryssie is the Co-founder and Co-Director of Broadway Arts Community and its non-profit sister, Broader Than Broadway where she serves as a mentor and coach. She is currently on tour with her autobiographical play with music, In My Own Little Corner: My Moods, My Mom, and Me, as author, artist and lead producer, seeking to normalize conversations around mental health.

Follow along on Chryssie’s journey: @chryssiewhitehead

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