Background
Gulsvig was born in Moorhead, Minnesota, the daughter of Patricia Kay (née Nelson) and Kristofer Gulsvig. Her mother is a teacher and her father is a financial advisor.
Gulsvig was born in Moorhead, Minnesota, the daughter of Patricia Kay (née Nelson) and Kristofer Gulsvig. Her mother is a teacher and her father is a financial advisor.
She attended Moorhead High School, Trollwood Performing Arts School, and the Red River Dance and Performing Company.
She is of Norwegian heritage. Gulsvig"s first role was that of Wendy in a touring production of Peter Pan. She has performed on Broadway in Hairspray as Amber Von Tussle and originated the role of Leilani in the Broadway production of Legally Blonde the Musical, understudying the roles of Elle Woods, Serena, and Margot.
She can also be seen on a Verizon commercial.
She starred as Elle Woods in the North American national tour of Legally Blonde the Musical since the tour started in September 2008, until it ended in August 2010. Foreign this role she was nominated for the 2009 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Non-Resident Production.
Gulsvig performed the song "So Much Better" live at the 2009 Tony Awards ceremony. As of September 2015, Gulsvig will play Cynthia Weil in the United States. national tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
Baby Case, Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia, October 2001-November 2001, ensemble
Hairspray Original Broadway production, 2002, Understudy: "Amber Von Tussle", "Lou Ann", and "Amber Von Tussle"
Grease, Millburn, New Jersey, Paper Mill Playhouse, 2003, "Patty Simcox"
Broadway Close Up, David Zippel, Merkin Concert Hall, Manhattan, New York City, September 25, 2006
Legally Blonde the Musical, Original Broadway production, 2007: "Leilani", ensemble, understudy for "Elle Woods", "Margot" and "Serena"
Legally Blonde the Musical, United States Tour, 2008–2010, "Elle Woods"
Les Miserables (musical)|Les Miserables, Vero Beach, Florida, Riverside Theatre, 2013, "Eponine"
Disenchanted, Theater at Saint Clements Church, December 4, 2014–January 25, 2015.
And Office-Broadway Westside Theatre (Upstairs), April 7, 2015–June 14, 2015
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, United States Tour, 2015, "Cynthia Weil".
