Neal is a theater, television and film entertainer known for her many  roles in television series as well as the films Rosewood,  Scream  2 and Logan. 

Elise began her career as a dancer from an early  age, first in ballet and later musical theater. After she graduated from  Overton High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, Elise  received a full scholarship to attend The University of the Arts in  Philadelphia and then moved to New York. She quickly landed roles in  musical theater and found herself traveling the world with various  touring companies, including a stint on Broadway in Maurice Hines'  production of Oh, Kay!, eventually finding her way to Los Angeles. 

With  many television credits to her name, Elise had regular series roles  in The Hughleys, SeaQuest 2032, All of Us, and Belle's. Other TV credits  include K-Ville, Scandal, and Hangin' With Mr. Cooper. She made her  film debut in the 1997 film Rosewood, followed by roles in How to be a  Player, Scream 2,  and Mission to Mars. She portrayed Gladys Knight  in Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B, and in 2017 she played Kathryn  Munson in the Marvel blockbuster film Logan. She has also performed in  many music videos as well, including Chubb Rock's music video for Just  the Two of Us, Black Sheep's 1992 video for Strobe Light Honey, Father  MC's 1991 video for Lisa Baby, Aretha Franklin's 1998 video A Rose Is  Still a Rose and Vanessa Williams' video Work to Do.

Nominated  for an NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture  for the film Hustle & Flow, Elise received an additional three  NAACP nominations, two of which were for Best Actress in a Comedy  for The Hughleys. As a producer, Elise has created and developed several  multimedia projects, including a reality show based on her R&B  group, "Assorted Flavors," a fitness and lifestyle brand, and multiple  feature projects and development deals.