As her father James is Chinese, the star was keen to learn Mandarin so she could play a diverse range of roles, including Chinese characters.
She actress attended school in Columbia, South Carolina, and she now splits her time between LA and New York City.
The star, who is in a relationship with actor William Moseley, has taken on a wide range of roles in Fargo, Teen Wolf and Pair of Kings.
Some fans may have noticed how the star uses alternative names for her filming credits, as up until 2017 she used the name Kelsey Chow.
However, for her most recent roles, including Yellowstone and Fargo, she used the name Kelsey Asbille.
source: express.co.uk