Larisa grew up in San Francisco. Her big break came when she was eight. She had gotten the part of young Cosette in a production of "Les Miserables". Her co-star was Rider Strong, playing Gavroche. The two would be reunited when Larisa guested on Rider's serial, "Boy Meets World"(1993). Larisa's most well known roles are Bianca in Ten Things I Hate About You(1999), and Alex in "Secret World of Alex Mack, The"(1994).

Filmography
American Rhapsody, An (2001) .... Maria at 18
Time for Dancing, A (2000) .... Juliana (Jules)
100 Girls (2000) .... Wendy, The Girl Next Door
10 Things I Hate About You (1999) .... Bianca Stratford
"3rd Rock from the Sun" (1996) TV Series.... Alissa
Baby-Sitters Club, The (1995) .... Dawn Schafer
"Secret World of Alex Mack, The" (1994) TV Series .... Alex
River of Rage: The Taking of Maggie Keene (1993) (TV) .... Gail

Articles & Interviews
USA Today: Larisa Just Wants To Have Fun!
16 Magazine: 'Alex Mack' Star's Secret: Her Typical Teen Aura