She is known for her roles as Gwen Taylor on L.A. Law, Dr. Charlotte "Charley" Bennett Hayes on Sisters, and Debbie Wexler on The Good Doctor.
[2] Kelley studied ballet, anatomy and movement physiology at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.
[4] One day during the months immediately following her freshman year, Kelley began suffering from the effects of congenital hip dysplasia, which ended her hopes of a dance career.
Kelley switched to taking acting classes, and graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
After working in public relations, she acquired a talent agent, began performing in plays, and with friends formed an Off-Off-Broadway theater troupe, The Elephant Company.