Rochelle Aytes, a talented actress, was born in the vibrant city of New York. She began her educational journey at LaGuardia High School, where she honed her skills in dance. Her dedication and passion led her to graduate with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree in Dance from the prestigious SUNY Purchase College Conservatory for Dance.
Aytes' impressive career is marked by her notable roles in various films and television series. Her breakout performance was in the comedy film White Chicks (2004),where she played the character Denise Porter. She also showcased her acting chops in Left 4 Dead 2 (2009),taking on the role of a news producer.
In 2009, Aytes starred as Detective Grace Russell in the TV series The Forgotten, working alongside Christian Slater to solve cases of missing or unidentified homicide victims. Her character's determination and strength resonated with audiences.
Aytes has also appeared in Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion (2006),playing the role of Lisa Breaux, a woman trapped in a toxic relationship with her fiancé, played by Blair Underwood. Her performance highlighted the importance of recognizing and overcoming domestic abuse.
In 2006, Aytes played Nicole Jamieson in the test pilot of Tyler Perry's House of Payne. She then guest-starred in the hit Fox series Bones (2005) as Felicia Saroyan, the sister of lab supervisor Cam. Her versatility as an actress was further showcased in her role as Leigh Barnthouse in the Fox series Drive (2007).
Aytes' impressive resume also includes roles in the CBS TV show NCIS (2003) as Tara Kole and the independent film Trick 'r Treat (2007). In 2010, she played Eva in the hit TNT series Dark Blue. The following year, she had a recurring role in the ABC series Detroit 1-8-7 (2010) as prosecutor Alice Williams, until her character's tragic demise in the 1-11-2011 episode "Key to the City."
Aytes' extensive list of credits also includes a recurring role as Amber James, the former girlfriend of Keith Watson, on ABC's Desperate Housewives (2004). She is currently represented by Ryan Daly of Zero Gravity Management.
