Elizabeth Leigh Vassey (born August 9, 1972) is an American actress. Her most notable roles include Emily Ann Sago on ''

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'', Captain Liberty on ''

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on ''

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'', Lou on '' Brotherly Love'', and Nikki Beaumont on the web series ''Nikki & Nora''.

Early life, family and education

Vassey was born in

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. She graduated from Chamberlain High School in Tampa, Florida in 1990.

Career

Vassey played teenager Emily Ann Sago on the

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'' from 1988 to 1991. From 2004 to 2005, she had a recurring role on the series ''

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'' as Dr. Carrie Allen. She appeared in several episodes of the sitcom ''

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''. In the episode "The Last Thing You Want is to Wind Up with a Hump" in 2003, in "Twanging Your Magic Clanger" and "The Crazy Bitch Gazette" (2011), and in "Nice to Meet You, Walden Schmidt" (the season premiere with

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). From 2005 to 2010, Vassey had a recurring role as

on ''

''. Starting with the tenth season, Vassey was promoted to a regular cast member and began appearing in the show's opening credits. ''

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'' reported on June 1, 2010 that Vassey would not be returning for the show's eleventh season. She guested in one episode of that season. Vassey made a cameo on

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's web-based musical, ''

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'', as "Fury Leika".

Personal life

Vassey is married to David Emmerichs, a camera operator. In 2002, along with fellow actress Kristin Bauer, Vassey started a company called Neurosis to a T(ee), which designs and sells slogan-covered

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for women. The slogans poke fun at female worries and

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, often relating to relationships.

Filmography

Film

Television

Web

Awards

* 1990 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Juvenile Female in a Drama Series on ''

'' (nominated).

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Vassey, Liz 1972 births Actresses from North Carolina American film actresses American soap opera actresses American television actresses George D. Chamberlain High School alumni Living people Actors from Raleigh, North Carolina 20th-century American actresses 21st-century American actresses