Elise Fyke was born in Ripley, Mississippi. She has three younger brothers; her brother, Eric, is from her mother's first marriage to her father, Danny Waldon, a trucking company owner; and brothers, Bleu and Logan, from her mother's second marriage to the late Randy Bass, who was a guitarist for the late Carl Perkins. While attending grade school, she participated in pageants, band, mock trails, art(for which she was awarded high honors) and she modeled locally for a retailer. She later moved to Oxford, MS and attended the University of Mississippi, with focus on pre-med biology and chemistry, as well as many art courses and she modeled for local artists and also enjoyed travel. She married her husband Harry(a veterinarian), who's the great, great nephew of the late John Faulkner; she has a step-son Paul and daughter, Lola. She has worked as a veterinary technician, pharmacy technician, local bar attendant, model and actor. She has enjoyed the city of Oxford, MS for it's art, music and small town feel. She began her acting career on stage with the Powerhouse Theater in Oxford. She began her career in film by acting background in various films in New Orleans, LA, commuting the five hours to be on set.