Jennifer Kelly Tisdale (born September 18, 1981) is an American actress and singer who is known for her role as Chelsea in the comedy film Bring It On: In It to Win It.
Jennifer Tisdale | |
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Born | Jennifer Kelly Tisdale (1981-09-18) September 18, 1981 (age 41) Neptune City, New Jersey, U.S. |
Alma mater | California State University, Northridge |
Occupation |
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Years active | 2000–present |
Spouse | Shane McChesnie
(m. 2009; div. 2011) |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Ashley Tisdale (sister) |
Tisdale was born in Neptune City, New Jersey, the daughter of Lisa (née Morris) and Mike Tisdale, a contractor.[1] She is the older sister of singer and actress Ashley Tisdale.[2] Her father is Christian, and her mother is Jewish; she, along with her sister, were raised with "a little bit of both" religions.[3] Her maternal grandfather is Arnold Morris, and through her grandfather she is also related to businessman Ron Popeil. She was a cheerleader in high school and college.[4] Tisdale went to Cal State Northridge and graduated with a Screenwriting degree.[5]
Tisdale's acting credits include main characters in the movies The Hillside Strangler and Dark Ride. She played Chelsea in the movie Bring It On: In It to Win It and also recorded a track titled "Don't You Think I'm Hot", which can be heard in the film. She also had a role in the MTV series Undressed. Guest star roles include Clubhouse, Raising Dad, Boston Public and others, Tisdale also appeared in her sister Ashley Tisdale's "He Said, She Said" music video in various scenes.
She married Shane McChesnie,[6] who manages a restaurant in Los Angeles, in a private ceremony on August 7, 2009 in New Jersey; Ashley Tisdale, her younger sister, was the maid of honor. Tisdale has a daughter, Mikayla Dawn Tisdale (McChesnie). The couple divorced in 2011 after being separated for some time. [7]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2002 | Mr. Deeds | Card Reader | |
2002 | Ted Bundy | Pretty Girl | |
2003 | Legally Blonde 2 | Tiffany | |
2004 | The Hillside Strangler | Erin | |
2006 | Dark Ride | Liz | |
2007 | Bring It On: In It to Win It | Chelsea | Video |
2008 | The House Bunny | Phi Iota Mu | |
2010 | The Brazen Bull | Lauren Vinyec |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2000 | City Guys | Cheerleader | "Shock Treatment" |
2001 | Undressed | Betsy | Main role (season 5) |
2001 | Boston Public | Katie Cooper | "Chapter 26" |
2002 | Raising Dad | Erin | "Home Plates" |
2004 | Clubhouse | Cheerleader | "Pilot" |
2004 | Grounded for Life | Amy | "Day Tripper" |
2007 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Saloon Girl 1 | "The Suite Life Goes Hollywood: Part 2" |
2008–2009 | The Suite Life on Deck | Connie | "Flowers and Chocolate", "Cruisin' for a Bruisin'" |
2020 | Becoming | Herself | Disney Plus Docuseries - S1 E9 - Ashley Tisdale's episode |
Year | Title | Album |
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2007 | "Don't You Think I'm Hot" | Bring It On: In It to Win It |
Year | Artist | Song | Album | Notes |
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2007 | Ashley Tisdale | "He Said She Said" | Headstrong | Cameo |
2008 | Ashley Tisdale | "Not Like That" | Headstrong |