Chelsey Crisp is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She is best known for her role as Honey Ellis on the ABC television sitcom Fresh Off the Boat.
Early life Crisp attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts from 2001 to 2003. After graduating, she studied Shakespeare at the British American Dramatic Academy's Midsummer in Oxford program.
Career She made her TV debut on Scare Tactics (2004) and her first leading role in a film was in Dr. Chopper (2005). She went on to guest star in The Office, CSI: Miami, Journeyman, Better off Ted, Happy Endings, Rizzoli & Isles, Mike & Molly, and New Girl, among others. Crisp also starred as Chloe, one of the contestants on the mock reality game show, The Joe Schmo Show.
Crisp starred in the ABC comedy series Fresh Off the Boat as the Huang family's neighbor, Honey. Fresh off the Boat is inspired by the life of chef and food personality Eddie Huang and his book Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir. On May 12, 2017, ABC renewed the series for a fourth season.
Crisp had roles in films Reconciliation (2009), Bleed (2016) and The 60 Yard Line (2016). She portrayed Jesse in the Christian-themed romantic comedy film In-Lawfully Yours (2016). The film centers around Jesse, played by Crisp, who graciously helps her recently widowed mother-in-law.
Crisp is the artistic director and member of the comedy team Duchess Riot, formed in 2011, that performs improv and sketch comedy.
Personal life In November 5, 2016, Crisp married screenwriter Rhett Reese. By 2017, they were living in Los Angeles. In a January 2020 interview, Reese said that they had recently purchased a condominium in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Crisp gave birth to their first child in January 2022, and later gave birth to their second child.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 2005 Dr. Chopper Jessica 2008 An American Standard Tanya Short film 2009 Reconciliation Sarah Taylor 2011 Nifty Lessons for a Swell Life AD Short film; also co-executive producer 2012 Madchen Jenn Short film 2013 Chicken Suit Riley 2014 10 Things I Hate About Life Willow's Mom Unfinished and unreleased 2016 Bleed Sarah The 60 Yard Line Jody Johnson In-Lawfully Yours Jesse 2017 The Outdoorsman KelsieSludge Emma2018Surviving Theater 9MeganShort filmLife with DogZoey 2025 Eenie Meanie Ma Meaney 2026 Balls Up Eco Warrior Julie
Television Year Title Role Notes 2004 Scare Tactics Hostess, Massage Therapist Episodes: "Party Forever" & "The Set-Up"2006 Extra Host: Fear Factor Live Why Can't I Be You? Plain Jane Episode: "Plain Jane" Threshold Danielle Episode: "Alienville" The Office Convention Worker Episode: "The Convention"2007 CSI: Miami Shelly Seaver Episode: "Born to Kill" Journeyman Maggie Episodes: "Home by Another Way" & "Blowback" 2008 NCIS Grace Penland Episode: "Collateral Damage" 2009 Better Off Ted Nadine Webson Episode: "The Lawyer, the Lemur & the Little Listener" 2010 Desire and Deceit Sierra Longacre 2011 McCracken Live! Sherrie Shaw Episodes: "Carol Ann Sizzles" & "The Interview"2012 Adopting Terror Receptionist TV movie Happy Endings Candice Episode: "P&P Romance Factory" Rizzoli & Isles Vanessa Jensen Episode: "Virtual Love"2013 We Are Men Nurse No. 1 Episode: "We Are Wingmen" Mike & Molly Marla Episode: "Molly's New Shoes" The Joe Schmo Show Chloe, The Model Series regular #Instafamous Mindy Bankson Episode: "Elf on a Shelf" (web) Couchers Amanda Episode: "The Paranormally Active Lady" New Girl Brandy Episode: "First Date" Marvin Marvin Host Episode: "Big Time Marvin"2014 Rake Colleen Rinaldi Episode: "Bigamist" A to Z Brooke Episode: "B is for Big Glory" Adult All Girl Sexy Sleep Over Party Katie Series regular (web)2015 The Grinder Reporter No. 1 Pilot What's Your Emergency Madison Episode: "Shot Through the Heart" (web) The League JoBeth Episode: "Trophy Kevin" 2015–2020 Fresh Off the Boat Honey Series regular2021 Young Rock Casey CSI: Vegas Emma Hodges Episode: "Honeymoon in Vegas" & "Under the Skin"2022Ten PercentKirsten FurstSeries regular2026Twenty Twenty SixSarah CampbellSeries regular
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