Born and raised in Minnesota, Marisa grew up in both Minneapolis and St. Paul, as her father lived in one place and her mother the other. She attended the University of Southern California where she majored in Theatre. She studied abroad in Paris during her junior year. She currently resided in Studio City, CA.
Attended the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California. Ranked #34 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World" (2002). A prize-winning archer in high school, Marisa still loves to shoot her bow and arrow out back on her ranch. Founder of the Trojan Backgammon Society at the University of Southern California. Loves baking and makes delicious seven layer treats called the "Bars" from an old Minnesotan family recipe. Winner of the Movieline Young Hollywood "One to Watch" award in 2001.