Christina Elmore

Christina Lorenn Elmore (born March 18, 1987) is an American actress known for her roles in the TV series The Last Ship as Lieutenant Alisha Granderson, Twenties, and HBO's Insecure. She was born to Dr. Ronn Elmore and Aladrian Slade Elmore and was raised in Los Angeles and Sacramento, California. Elmore graduated from Franklin High School and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in African American studies from Harvard University. She further honed her acting skills at American Conservatory Theater, where she earned her Master of Fine Arts degree in acting. Elmore's first film job was in the critically acclaimed Fruitvale Station, and she gained prominence for her role in The Last Ship, appearing as Lt. Alisha Granderson for five seasons.