Lisa Darr was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 21, 1963. She wanted to be an actress for a long time and went to Stanford College as an undergraduate. There she got a degree in Biology. From there she went to UCLA and got a Masters degree in acting. Her first big break came when she won the role of Laurie Manning in Ellen. Lisa recently appeared in the Academy Award winning film Gods and Monsters.
A graduate of New Trier West High School, she acted in numerous theatre productions, including The Mousetrap, and Bye Bye Birdie. She also was a contributor to the school's student-led production: Potpourri.