Medford graduate to appear on NBC5's Chicago P.D.

Chicago, Ill — A North Medford graduate is making her debut on the small screen, right here on NBC5.

Heather Chrisler is appearing in an upcoming episode of Chicago P.D. Chrisler is playing Tawny Darrens. She tells NBC5 this is one of her most exciting roles yet.

“I’m in this really nervous place where I’m like, on Wednesday night, 7 million people- and me- are going to be watching my performance for the first time,” Chrisler says, “and I have no idea what it’s going to look like, I hope it’s good!”

Chrisler, who got her start in theater, hopes the role will lead to more television opportunities in the future. The episode airs next Wednesday, January 13th, at 10 p.m. right here on NBC5.