Chryssie Whitehead is a producer, speaker and coach rooted in the philosophy of “being who you needed when you were younger,” driving her commitment as both an inspiring educator and a mental health advocate.

With over 25 years in the entertainment industry, Chryssie’s journey began in South Carolina and quickly soared as a Rockette, leading to acclaimed performances in film, television, and on Broadway. An alumna of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York, Chryssie debuted on Broadway in the revival of A Chorus Line as Kristine, also featured in the documentary Every Little Step. Her Broadway & New York repertoire includes Chicago (Kitty/Velma US) and Company at Lincoln Center with Neil Patrick Harris. Regionally, she has captivated audiences as Bombalurina in Cats, Lola in Damn Yankees, and Cassie in A Chorus Line. Her screen credits extend to appearances in West Side Story (Directed by Steven Spielberg), Grey's Anatomy, Switched at Birth, and more. Her talents also led her to perform with Paul McCartney and double for Julia Stiles in Save the Last Dance.

Beyond performing, Chryssie has excelled as a director and choreographer in productions like Chicago, A Chorus Line, Rent, and Beauty and the Beast. As co-founder of Broadway Arts Community and its affiliated non-profit, Broader Than Broadway, she fosters social connections and growth through performing arts education.

Chryssie’s creative ventures include her autobiographical play, produced by her company, In My Own Little Corner Productions, using the performing arts as a vehicle to open up conversations about mental health. She also directed the documentary titled The Stories Behind In My Own Little Corner, spotlighting the community of artists who helped her create this show on mental wellness. Both are being submitted to film festivals and pitched worldwide for distribution.

Chryssie lives in New York City in Washington Heights with her husband and fur baby, Jazz.