Tracee Ellis Ross

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Tracee Ellis Ross has appeared in national advertising campaigns, hosted her own television show, written and produced segments for cable shows, worked as a fashion editor for Mirabella and New York Magazine and traveled the world. Her true gift and love however, lies in acting.

Named by the Los Angeles Times as a "Face to Watch" after her debut television experience, viewers were introduced to Ross when she served as host of "The Dish" for Lifetime Television. In addition to her starring role on "Girlfriends," Ross' television credits include "Lyricist Lounge," a sketch comedy show for MTV.

Most recently, Ross has been performing a starring role in the theatrical production of "The Vagina Monologues." She made her debut at the Canon Theater in Los Angeles and has performed with the production in San Francisco.

Ross' big screen debut was a leading role in the feature film "Far Harbor," co-starring with Marcia Gay Harden and Jennifer Connelly. She also appeared in the feature film comedy "Hanging Up" in which she played Meg Ryan's distracted assistant.

As a model, Ross worked with some of the most highly regarded photographers in the fashion industry, including Herb Ritts, Peter Lindberg, Francesco Scavullo and Mario Testino. She has graced the pages of top fashion and consumer magazines, including Harper's Bazaar, Essence, Mirabella, Life, US, O and In Style. She has also appeared in advertising campaigns for The Gap, Donna Karan Collection, DKNY and Paul Mitchell.

Named by Essence magazine as an "It" woman of 2000, she is described as a "trend setter with signature style." She was also named one of America's "Leading Ladies" along with Susan Sarandon and Michelle Pfeiffer on the American Elite 1000 List for 2000, which acknowledges women who are gracefully redefining the rules for success.

Ross is a graduate of Brown University and the William Esper Acting Studio. Although a New Yorker at heart, Ross presently makes her home in Los Angeles.

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