Quick Info
| Profession | Restaurateur, Celebrity Chef, Cookbook Author |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 13/03/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Baltimore, Maryland, US |
Latest News about Kelli Ferrell
09/03/2026
Kelli Ferrell joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 16 as a new cast member. Known for her restaurant brand Nana's Chicken-N-Waffles and her work as a celebrity chef, she brought her culinary background to the Bravo series. The season premiered on March 9, 2026 and marked her debut in the franchise.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Kelli Potter-Ferrell |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' (152 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Randallstown High School, Randallstown, Maryland |
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| College/University | Bauder College, Atlanta |
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Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Tattoo | On her feet |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Marriage Date | 20/08/2011 |
| Husband/Spouse | Chuvalo Mark Ferrell (owner at Blak on Blak Enterprise) |
| Divorce Date | 01/2022 |
Family
| Mother | Entrepreneur |
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| Spouse | Chuvalo Mark Ferrell |
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| Grandmother | Shirley (Nana) |
Career
| Overview | Kelli Ferrell is a talented restaurateur and celebrity chef known for her work in the culinary world. She launched her restaurant, Nana's Chicken-N-Waffles, in McDonough, Georgia in 2016, dedicated to her grandmother Shirley. The restaurant expanded with a second location in Sandy Springs, Georgia opening in early 2025. Aside from running a restaurant, she has also authored a cookbook titled 'Kooking with Kelli: Kollection of Family Recipes from Nana's Chicken-N-Waffles' published in 2019. Kelli has made appearances on several American TV shows including Good Morning America, Live with Kelly and Mark, the Hallmark Channel, OWN Network, Guy's Grocery Games, and Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge. She joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 16, which premiered on 09/03/2026. She continues to be an influential figure in her industry and is known as the Queen of Waffles. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/whoiskelli/ | |
| Official Website | https://www.kookingwithkelli.com/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kelli Ferrell began her culinary journey as a young child, learning cooking from her mother and grandmother. | |
| 2. From 2011 to 2016, she was involved with a wedding planning and design firm named One Fab Event. | |
| 3. She has participated in various TV shows, including Guy’s Grocery Games, Sister Circle Live, GMA3, and Live with Kelly and Mark. | |
| 4. Kelli balances her professional life with fitness, regularly working out to maintain her health. | |
| 5. An animal lover, she has a pet dog named Cha Cha. | |
| 6. She originally moved to Atlanta in 2003 to study fashion merchandising and design at Bauder College. | |
| 7. She is a single mother of four daughters. |