Liza Lapira

Liza Lapira (born December 3, 1981) is an American actress of Filipino descent. She is known for her roles in various movies and TV shows. In the 2008 film 21, she played the character Kianna. She portrayed Special Agent Michelle Lee in the CBS police procedural series NCIS and Ivy, Topher Brink's assistant in Dollhouse. Lapira has also co-starred in sitcoms such as Traffic Light, Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23, Super Fun Night, and 9JKL. Currently, she stars in CBS's The Equalizer. Lapira began her acting career in New York, performing on stage and in independent films before moving to Los Angeles in 2004. She is also actively involved in charity work, supporting LA's Best and participating in the Children's Hospital Los Angeles Charity Triathlon.