Biografia
Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, Elle earned the nickname "The Human Tape Recorder" in childhood due to her remarkable ability to memorize and replicate adult conversations, regardless of whether they were intended to be shared. This early talent for observation and dialogue sparked a lifelong passion for storytelling.
During her teenage years, Elle expressed her creativity through poetry and stage plays, later expanding into screenwriting and commercial production. Her original creations span stage plays, screenplays, and broadcast content developed for entities such as The Tom Joyner Morning Show, The Mayor's Office of Orlando, Cox Media Group, The Beta Center, and the Wells' Built Museum of African American History and Culture, among others.
As an actress, Elle has appeared in numerous film and television roles, including Janice in "Tough Love: Atlanta," Aunt Pearlie in "Atlantafornication," and Mrs. Campbell in "Carter High," acting alongside Vivica A. Fox and Charles S. Dutton. She has performed in over a dozen classic stage productions and made her music video debut in Justin Bieber's "Ghost." Her on-screen work also includes national commercials for ClickUp, American Greetings, Amtrak, Publix Supermarkets, CarMD, and more.
Though she enjoys acting, screenwriting remains her foremost passion. Her powerful storytelling has been recognized in many esteemed screenwriting competitions and film festivals, such as:
- Academy Nicholl Fellowship (2017 - Top 10% of all entries)
- Hollywood Black Film Festival (Top 10)
- Orlando Urban Film Festival (Finalist)
- Columbus Black International Film Festival (Winner)
- Women in Cinema International Screenplay Competition (Top 10)
- National Black Film Festival (Finalist)
- South Carolina Underground Film Festival (Finalist)
With a voice grounded in authenticity and a talent for creating resonant narratives, Elle continues to forge a legacy as a versatile creative force in film, television, and live performance.
