'''Hudson Leick''' (born '''Heidi Hudson Leick''' on May 9, 1969 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is an American actress best known for playing the evil warrior woman Callisto in the long-running television series ''
Xena: Warrior Princess''.
After graduating high school, Leick accepted a modeling job in Japan which started a life-long love for travel. She modelled internationally for several years until deciding to pursue a career in television and acting. She has had parts in ''Melrose Place'' and ''Tru Calling'', but her largest and most memorable role in television was as the character Callisto in ''
Xena: Warrior Princess'' from 1995 to 2000.
Leick currently lives in Los Angeles working as a yoga teacher with http://www.healingheartyoga.com Healing Heart Yoga. Hudson Leick is very active with the James Ellis Foundation and participates in their charity breakfasts.
Leick once auditioned to play Seven of Nine on ''Star Trek: Voyager''.
The surname 'Leick' is German in origin and is pronounced "like".