Cheslie Kryst

Model

American Jackson, Michigan, United States

Quick Info

ProfessionModel
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth28/04/1991
Age30 years (died on 30, Jan, 2022)
BirthplaceJackson, Michigan, United States
Date of Death30/01/2022

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Bio/Wiki

Full nameCheslie Corrinne Kryst
Famous forBeing crowned as Miss USA 2019

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6"
Weight55 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Bachelor's degreeHonors College, University of South Carolina, graduated cum laude
Juris Doctor degreeWake Forest University
Master of Business AdministrationWake Forest University, 2017

Personal Life

Zodiac signTaurus
HometownJackson, Michigan, United States
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Playing different sports

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherRodney A. Kryst (bodybuilder)
StepfatherDavid Simpkins (lawyer)
MotherApril Simpkins (HR)
Siblings
Brother
  • Asa Kryst (filmmaker)
  • Chandler Kryst (singer)
  • Jet
  • Brooklyn
Sister
  • Page Veronica (hair artist)

Career

Debut
PageantryMiss North Carolina USA 2017 (top ten), Miss North Carolina USA 2019 (winner)
TVCorrespondent for Extra, starting October 2019
AwardsNominated for Daytime Emmy Awards (2020)
Profession DetailsAttorney specializing in complex civil litigation, licensed to practice law in two states (North Carolina and South Carolina)
Major Achievements
  • Miss USA 2019 winner at age 28, oldest woman to win the title in pageant history
  • Placed in Top 10 at Miss Universe 2019
  • Third woman from North Carolina to win Miss USA
  • Longest reigning Miss USA titleholder with 557 days (June 5, 2020 to November 9, 2020)
  • Nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards for work on Extra
  • Won national championship in trial team competition at Wake Forest University
  • Won essay competitions and held local, regional, and national executive board positions
Professional Roles
  • Complex litigation attorney at Poyner Spruill LLP (started 2017)
  • Pro bono work with clients serving excessive time for low-level drug offenses
  • Correspondent for nationally broadcast entertainment news show Extra
  • Global Ambassador for Dress for Success
  • National board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Achieved the Miss USA 2019 victory.
2. Participated in college activities such as Alpha Lambda Delta honor society and Gamecocks women’s track and field team.
3. Commenced legal career at Poyner Spruill LLP in 2017.
4. Made several attempts in Miss North Carolina USA and Miss USA pageants prior to winning.
5. Engaged as a correspondent for Extra starting from 2019.
6. Sadly, passed away on January 30, 2022, due to suicide.
7. Worked closely with Dress for Success Charlotte and became a national Impact Ambassador.
8. Competed on Nashville Squares, a reboot of Hollywood Squares with a country twist.
9. Passionate about criminal justice reform and mentorship.
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