Elisa Gabrielli, a talented actress and improviser, began her illustrious career with the esteemed Mirror Repertory Company in New York, frequently collaborating with Inner-City Improv and New Dramatists.
Her impressive theatrical credits include:
* Emily in the critically acclaimed production of "Les Liaisons Dangereuses"
* Miss Wellington in the classic comedy "You Can't Take It With You"
* Kate in Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew"
* Meg in the iconic musical "Merrily We Roll Along"
* Ado Annie in the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic "Oklahoma!"
Elisa has also made a significant impact in the world of film and television, with notable roles in:
* "The Brady Bunch Movie"
* "Seven Girlfriends"
* "ER"
* And various other projects, including the upcoming film "Ten Shots of Tequila", currently in development.
In addition to her live-action work, Elisa has also had a successful career in voice-over, narration, and animation. She is the voice of the lovable but cantankerous Old Lady "Nana" in DreamWorks's "Madagascar" and "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa", as well as providing numerous voices for:
* "Kung Fu Panda"
* "Shrek"
* "Mulan"
* "Open Season 2"
* "A Shark's Tale"
* And many more.
Elisa's narration work includes projects for the United Nations, the LA History Museum, The Getty Villa, and various documentaries.
When not working, Elisa resides happily in Los Angeles with her husband, fellow actor and musician Floyd VanBuskirk.
