Born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, Elise made her debut in Drake Doremus' “Breathe In," which premiered at the Sundance Festival. This success propelled her to co-lead the first screen adaptation of Judy Blume's novel, "Tiger Eyes," followed by a starring role alongside Claire Danes in "As Cool As I Am." After relocating to LA and earning critical acclaim from Rolling Stone and WSJ, Elise secured a recurring role in the successful WGN TV Series, SALEM, and also appeared in Amazon's The Last Tycoon. Recently, she concluded her impressive portrayal of Sandy Milkovich in the final two seasons of "Shameless," receiving further critical acclaim. Elise is currently represented by the prestigious Paradigm Talent Agency and MPManagement, further solidifying her standing in the acting industry.
Elise's diverse talents have cultivated an exceptionally devoted following and have attracted the attention of renowned brands such as GANNI, Wooden Spoon Herbs, and Hotel Peter and Paul, among others. In the realm of music, she was cast as the lead in The Lumineers' music video, "Sleep on the Floor," which has amassed over 200 million views and continues to gain popularity due to her extensive reach.