Kirsten Nelson

Kirsten Nelson is an American actress and director best known for her role as police chief Karen Vick on the TV series Psych.

Early life and education The daughter of a pastor, Kirsten Nelson was raised in Chicago. She was a member of the Chicago Children's Choir and was active at the Franklin Fine Arts Center. Nelson grew up playing the piano and singing, and said "I wanted to be a concert pianist at Carnegie Hall, that is what I wanted to do from really early on." Nelson graduated from Northwestern University.

Career Nelson was a founding member of Chicago's Roadworks Theatre Ensemble before moving to Los Angeles in 1995.

She is known for her starring role as Police Chief Karen Vick on Psych.

Nelson's career includes roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (as Lorraine), The O'Keefes (as Ellie O'Keefe), Baby's Day Out, The Fugitive, Frasier, Ally McBeal, Just Shoot Me!

Personal life Nelson is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. She married in 1995 and has two children.

Filmography

Film

Television