Kirsten Nelson

Biography

Kirsten Nelson is an American actress and director born on October 3, 1970, in Oklahoma, but raised in Chicago. She attended Northwestern University and became a founding member of the Roadworks Theatre Ensemble before moving to Los Angeles. A notable role in her career was as Police Chief Karen Vick on the USA Network dramedy Psych, which led to other notable appearances in TV shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The West Wing.