As Samara
DAVEIGH CHASE has worked in film, television, musical theater and commercials as an actor, vocalist and dancer. Most recently, she was heard as the voice of the title character Lilo in the animated hit "Lilo & Stitch," and she is a the voice of the central character Chihiro in the English-language version of the internationally acclaimed animated film "Spirited Away." She had earlier been seen in the fantasy thriller "Donnie Darko." Chase also has leading roles in three upcoming feature films: "Silence," "Carolina," and Joe Dante's "Haunted Lighthouse."
Chase is currently a series regular on the new FOX television "Oliver Beene," playing Oliver's friend Jennifer. She has worked extensively on television, including roles in the television movies "Michael Landon, The Father I Knew" and "From Where I Sit." She has also made guest appearances on such series as "Family Law," "Touched By An Angel," "E.R.," "The Practice," "Charmed" and "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch."
An accomplished young singer, Chase began performing publicly at the age of four. She was invited to sing the National Anthem at the 2002 American Veteran Awards, which she did a cappella. She also closed the awards with a rendition of "God Bless America," for which she was joined on stage by Randy Travis and Michael Bolton. In addition, Chase opened for Reba McEntire at the 1999 Oregon Jamboree.
