Anecdotes

Originally auditioned for the role of Jake Sisko's Bajoran girlfriend Mardah on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993). She was one of two actresses up for the role, but lost out because she was considered rather too sexy. The role of Leeta, a Dabo girl, was written with her in mind, but she still had to audition for the role.

Was a national spokesperson for NordicTrack. On her first day on the set of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993), actor Avery Brooks recognized her from the commercials.

Along with fellow Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) co-stars Aron Eisenberg, Max Grodénchik and the late Cecily Adams, she was part of the popular comedy sketch "Ferengi Family Hour" that frequented Star Trek conventions.

Sued Matchmaker.com after an unknown person using a computer in Berlin, Germany, posted a profile of Masterson containing her real-life personal contact information on the site without her knowledge or consent. The trial court dismissed her case on the basis that she is a public figure. On August 13, 2003, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the trial court's dismissal. Masterson has since become a vocal advocate for online privacy, especially for celebrities and public figures.

Spent 8 years as a professional dancer, and is a member of the improvisational group "The Groundlings".

Is good friends with actor Jonathan Del Arco, who recommended Chase to audition for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993). He felt that she would make a good Bajoran alien.

Received her Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts for theatre (acting) from the University of Texas at Austin.

Playmates Toys released a 4.5-inch Star Trek action figure in the likeness of her character, Leeta on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993).

Was named Best Feature Film Producer of 2008 by the LA Femme Film Festival for her work as producer of the film noir Yesterday Was a Lie (2009).

Best known by the public (and by many sci-fi fans) for her recurring role as the sexy casino girl Leeta on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993).

Is good friends with Lolita Fatjo. Fatjo's first name was the inspiration for that of Masterson's character, Leeta on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993).

Co-founded the Popular Culture Hero Coalition, a non-profit organization speaking out against "bullying, racism, misogyny, cyber-bullying, LGBT-bullying, and other forms of hate" (2013).

Grew up in West Haven, Connecticut.

On the episode The Nuclear Man (2015), she appeared as the hypersexual current resident of Barry Allen's family's former home.

Attended the closing of Star Trek: The Experience at the Las Vegas Hotel and Casino on September 1, 2008.