Erica played a singer, Varese Chestnut, on 2 episodes of JAG. She stole Sturgis Turner's heart. She was in Season 9, the Christmas episode and in the 200th episode, "What If".
Erica portrays an artist in the show Profiler. She has been friends since childhood with a gifted but tormented female forensic psychologist, played by Ally Walker.
(On her character in the show Profiler)Erica Gimpel: As a sculptor, my character lives in a very creative environment and also nurtures a very healing environment for her friend aswell. We're actually like sisters.Angel is very protective of her, and the kind of friend you would want. She's also soulful,earthy, playful, and has a wild, passionate side to her.
(On her mother)Erica Gimpel: My mom, who was a singer and an actress, performed as Serena in 'Porgy and Bess' when she was eight-and-a-half months pregnant with me. Even then, she said, I would move over to let her [draw a deep breath] and hit the high notes!"