DAVEIGH CHASE (Lilo) adds quirks, personality and a wide range of emotion to the title character of a lonely Hawaiian girl. The now-eleven-year-old actress/singer first auditioned for the job at the age of eight.
"It was really exciting to get the part," recalls Chase. "I love animation and one of my dreams was to voice an animated character! ‘Lilo & Stitch’ is an awesome movie and I had so much fun making it. Chris and Dean would discuss the scene with me before each recording session and I would get a good picture of it in my head. They let me have input as to how Lilo would say something because I could really relate to a character so close to my own age. The directors were great to work with and we had lots of fun.
"The first time I saw Lilo and heard my voice coming out of her mouth was kind of strange – and cool at the same time. She even has some of my mannerisms. It’s going to be very cool going to see the movie and not telling anyone there that I’m the voice of Lilo, and then watching their reactions to the film. I think a lot of people – kids especially – will identify with Lilo, because she’s very real. And lovable!"
Chase is one busy kid! In addition to her role as Lilo, she is developing quite an extensive list of voiceover credits and has recently completed the starring role of Chihiro in the English-dubbed version of Miyazaki’s anime blockbuster hit, "Spirited Away." The latter has become Japan’s most successful release of all time and Disney will release an English language version (with Pixar’s John Lasseter serving as creative consultant) this fall. Chase also provides voices for Disney’s latest animated television series, "Fillmore!," which debuts on ABC this fall.
Among the actress’ other major credits, she just finished filming the role of Samara for the feature film, "Ring," a remake of the highly-rated Japanese horror flick of the same name. "Ring" is being directed by Gore Verbinski and will be released by DreamWorks this fall. Chase also completed roles in the films, "Carolina" (directed by Marleen Gorris for Miramax), and "Silence" (Waldo/West Productions). Other recent film credits include "Donnie Darko" (directed by Richard Kelly), and "R.L. Stine’s Haunted Lighthouse" (directed by Joe Dante), in which she played a young ghost named Annabel and learned to "fly" (in a harness).
Chase’s numerous television credits include a regular series role (as Joyce) in the upcoming fall Fox show "Oliver Beene." She has also appeared in such shows as "Say Uncle," "Family Law," "Touched by an Angel," "ER," "The Practice" and "The Lot."
An exceptional and passionate singer, Chase began performing publicly at the age of four. At the 2002 American Veteran Awards, she sang an a cappella version of the "Star-Spangled Banner" and performed the closing number, "God Bless America," joined on stage by singers Randy Travis and Michael Bolton. For director Steven Spielberg’s film, "A.I.," she had the opportunity to work in studio with composer John Williams. She also appeared as an opening act for Reba McEntire at the Oregon Jamboree ’99, and at age eight was a two-time local level winner of the Jimmy Dean Country Showdown. She loves all types of music and enjoys singing with bands and writing song lyrics.
In spite of her busy professional career, Chase still maintains the life of an everyday kid. She is a naturally charismatic and down-to-earth child with a great sense of humor; a natural athlete who enjoys bike rides, dance and most sports (including ice skating and horseback riding). She also loves to just "hang out" and spend time with family and friends.
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