Christine was born in Cairns, North Queensland, of Torres Strait Island
descent. She studied at the National Aboriginal And Islander Skills
Development Association (NAISDA) and graduated with an associate
diploma of dance in 1992. Since graduating from NAISDA, Christine has
performed both in Australia and overseas with Bangarra Dance Theatre
and the Aboriginal and Island Dance Theatre. In 1996 Christine was
awarded best female artist at the Australasian Recording Industry
Awards (ARIAs) and best female artist at the Deadly Sounds National
Aboriginal & Islander Music Awards. 1997 saw Christine starring in the
musical Little Shop Of Horrors followed by a year in the hit musical
Rent in 1998/99 to outstanding critical acclaim. Her role as Mimi in
Rent led to her being invited to perform the role in the Broadway
version - an invitation she had to decline due to work being in
progress on her next album.
Sang at the Sydney Olympics Closing Ceremony, singing the song 'My
Island Home'.
Also an accomplished singer.
Sang at the Australian Football League 2003 Grand Final.
Son: Kuiam.
She gave birth to her second child, a daughter Zipporah Mary Corser, on
3 August 2002 - her first child with partner actor/singer Rodger
Corser. She has a son, Kuiam (born May 1996), from a previous
relationship.