 Chapman first appeared on television at the age of 13 in a Kentucky Fried Chicken commercial.She went on to appear in a number of films and television shows, including "White Men Can't Jump", "Seinfeld", "The Wonder Years" and "China Beach".She made her science fiction television debut in "" as Ensign Sariel Rager, a recurring character who served as a conn officer in numerous episodes, though she only received an on-screen credit for speaking parts in four episodes.