Eps 23: Chelsey Crisp on Becoming a Series Regular on ‘Fresh Off the Boat’, Comedy, and How the Pursuit of Acting Has Changed

We’ve all felt how the acting industry has changed over the last few years. Even more than before, our individual journeys as actors show how there is no right path. This week, we are joined by ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ star Chelsey Crisp. Chelsey shares how a co-star role that she almost turned down, led her to her first series regular role on a hit show that lasted 6 seasons. She shows us a peek into her perspective on the casting process and bookings, and what she looks forward to in the next era of Hollywood. You’ll learn about Chelsey’s origin story, starting from her moving to LA at 18 to study theater, to navigating early career challenges, and finding her voice in comedy. You’ll hear firsthand about the importance of embracing one's unique path, the value of specific training and branding, and tips on navigating this ever changing industry. Chelsey also gets candid about dealing with the emotional highs and lows of auditioning, and how beneficial having that one good cry can be. You’ll leave with a renewed sense of resilience, passion for when that perfect role finds its way to you, and comfort in knowing we are all pursuing our acting dreams together. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO HEAR: 00:00 — Introduction and Origin Stories 00:39 — Early Life and Theater Beginnings 01:17 — Academy Experience and Moving to LA 02:05 — Navigating Early Career Challenges 03:34 — Improv and Finding a Niche in Comedy 09:07 — Breakthrough Roles and Career Milestones 13:42 — Reflections on Industry and Personal Growth 17:30 — Transitioning to New Opportunities 19:14 — Landing a Series Regular Role 22:36 — Balancing Career and Personal Life 18:35 — Fresh Off the Boat and Call My Agent 26:47 — The Audition Process 30:21 — Navigating the Casting World 37:57 — The Impact of Industry Changes 46:37 — Inside the SKS Studio Questions EPISODE LINKS: · Follow Chelsey on IG @chelseycrisp · Chelsey’s IMDb · Chelsey’s Website Host: Colleen Foy Producer: Kristyn Daniel Music by: Lindsay Boreing and Will Boreing ________________ Want to learn more about Stan Kirsch Studios? Visit Our Website Here. Catch up on the podcast here. Follow SKS on IG @stankirschstudios