Kelley Jakle
Kelley Jakle is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She played the role of Jessica Smith in the Pitch Perfect series (2012–2017) and appeared on the first and second seasons of The Sing-Off in 2009 and 2010. She is also a member of an Americana duo band, Robin Alice.
Also recorded as Kelley Alice Jakle
Kelley Jakle
- Name
- Kelley Jakle
- Occupation
- Actress, singer-songwriter
- Nationality
- United States
- Fields
- pop
- Education
- USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
- Languages
- English
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Kelley Jakle is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She played the role of Jessica Smith in the Pitch Perfect series (2012–2017) and appeared on the first and second seasons of The Sing-Off in 2009 and 2010. She is also a member of an Americana duo band, Robin Alice.
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Kelley Jakle (born 1989) is an American actress, composer and singer-songwriter. The actress was born in Carmichael. Kelley Jakle studied at USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.
Genres include pop. Languages used include English.
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Key facts
• Name — Kelley Jakle • Years Active — 2003–present • Occupation — Actress, singer-songwriter
Early life
Early life
Jakle was active in music from an early age, performing as part of the Sacramento Children's Chorus, singing The Star-Spangled Banner at sporting events, including a San Francisco 49ers game in 2006, and auditioning for the singing contest American Idol. After graduating from Loretto High School, Jakle attended the University of Southern California, where she majored in communications. In 2007, Jakle joined the USC a cappella group the SoCal VoCals. During her tenure in the SoCal VoCals, the group won the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella in 2008 and again in 2010. In 2009, Jakle took part in season one of The Sing-Off, a singing competition televised on NBC, as part of a group called "The SoCals". The SoCals were eliminated in the third episode. In 2010, Jakle again competed on The Sing-Off, this time as part of "The Backbeats". The Backbeats finished the contest in third place.
Career
Career
Upon graduating from USC, Jakle began working as an actress in Los Angeles. Her first film role was as Jessica in the 2012 musical comedy Pitch Perfect, with Jakle being chosen as a "ringer" due to her background in a cappella, at the request of vocal producer Deke Sharon. In 2013, Jakle appeared in 42, a biographical film about baseball player Jackie Robinson co-starring Harrison Ford as Branch Rickey, Jakle's great-grandfather. Jakle reprised her role as Jessica in Pitch Perfect 2 in 2015 and Pitch Perfect 3 in 2017. In 2013, Jakle released several singles, including a cover of "Ain't It Fun" by Paramore. On July 29, 2016, Jakle played the role of Marilyn Monroe in Marilyn! The New Musical at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, California. Most recently, Jakle appeared as Sarah in Pitch Perfect co-star Anna Kendrick's 2023 directorial debut, Woman of the Hour.
Personal life
Personal life
Jakle is the great-granddaughter of Major League Baseball executive Branch Rickey. Jakle is an ambassador for ReACT, a movement in Montana that encourages teenagers not to smoke.
Filmography
Filmography
Film roles • Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2012 — Pitch Perfect — Jessica Smith • 2013 — 42 — Alice • 2015 — Pitch Perfect 2 — Jessica Smith • 2017 — Pitch Perfect 3 • 2023 — Parachute — Katie • 2023 — Romance in Hawaii — Leah Davis • 2023 — Woman of the Hour — Sarah Television roles • Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2009 — The Sing-Off — Herself — Recurring role (seasons 1–2), 8 episodes • 2012 — Workaholics — Receptionist — Episode: "The Business Trip" • 2013 — Adam DeVine's House Party — Cynthia — Episode: "Ex-Girlfriend" • 2013 — #TheAssignment — Kelley — 2 episodes • 2014–2015 — Scorpion — Janice Keller — Episodes: Pilot, "Love Boat" • 2015 — Uncle Grandpa — Additional voices — Episode: "Pizza Steve's Diary" • 2015 — Resident Advisors — Female Leslie — 2 episodes • 2017 — Temporary — Lampshade Girl No. 1 — Episode: "Shady Art Show" • 2018 — Christmas Harmony — Harmony — Television film (Lifetime) • 2019 — Mistletoe and Menorahs — Christy Dickinson — Television film (Lifetime) • 2020 — A Very Charming Christmas Town — Laurel — Television film (Lifetime) • 2020 — Black Hearted Killer — Vera — Television film (Lifetime) Web television roles • Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2015 — Climate Change Deniers' Anthem — Singer — Funny or Die website • 2017 — "Poker Face" — Singer — Postmodern Jukebox website Music video roles • Year — Title — Role — Artist(s) • 2017 — "10000 Days" — Best Friend — Andy Allo • 2018 — "Give Me Your Hand" — Herself — Shannon K • 2020 — "Love On Top" — Jessica Smith — Cast of Pitch Perfect
Extended plays
Extended plays
• By the Way (2007) • Spare Change (2008)
Single
Single
• Year — Single — Album • 2013 — "Ain't It Fun (Jakle & Sontag Remix)" — Non album single • 2013 — "For Love" — Non album single • 2013 — "Free Fallin'" — Non album single • 2013 — "When You Say Nothing at All" — Non album single • 2014 — "My Best Case" — Non album single • 2014 — "Favourite Part of Me" — Non album single • 2015 — "Best Goodbye" — Tribute to Abby Wambach • 2017 — "Poker Face" — Postmodern Jukebox release, featured artist
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The following works and productions are recorded by name or by count. Recorded with the occupation television actor. Recorded with the occupation film actor. It is also recorded that kelley Jakle is recorded with the gender female. Institutional cataloguing adds that kelley Jakle was born on 27 June 1989. Classed in the genre pop music. Institutional cataloguing adds that kelley Jakle is recorded as human. Recorded with the occupation composer. Institutional cataloguing adds that kelley Jakle is recorded with the occupation actor. Institutional cataloguing adds that kelley Jakle is recorded with the occupation singer-songwriter. Institutional cataloguing adds that kelley Jakle is recorded with the occupation stage actor.
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- 1.About — Robin Alice Robin Alice.
- 2.Alcalá, Carlos. Loretto grad's vocal talent lands her in group and on 'Sing-Off'. Sacramento Bee. December 14, 2009.
- 3.Fowler, Clay. Dodgers tip their caps to Jackie Robinson. DailyNews.com. April 13, 2013.
- 4.SoCal VoCals. Kelley Jakle.
- 5.SoCal VoCals. History 2007–2008.
- 6.NPR. Deke Sharon Makes A Cappella Cool Again. May 9, 2013.
- 7.Lytal, Cristy. USC Vocalists Make the Finals on NBC's Sing-Off. University of Southern California. December 15, 2010.
- 8.The McCarthy Project. Actress Kelley Jakle of "42". March 29, 2013.
- 9.MTV. Rebel Wilson Teases 'Pitch Perfect 2' With First Day Rehearsal Pic. MTV.com. April 23, 2014.
- 10.Hayley Levitt. Marilyn Monroe musical to offer one-night-only world premiere. TheaterMania.com. July 19, 2016.
- 11.DeMarco, Margaret. "Pitch Perfect" actress Kelley Jakle visits Great Falls school. KRTV. December 2, 2016.
- 12.Tony Hale Joins Anna Kendrick's Directorial Debut Feature 'The Dating Game,' Co-Starring Alongside Daniel Zovatto and Nicolette Robinson. Variety. December 16, 2022.
- 13.Kinane, Ruth. Pitch Perfect's Barden Bellas reunite to sing Beyoncé and raise money for Unicef. Entertainment Weekly. August 17, 2020.
- 14.Poker Face (feat. Kelley Jakle) – Single – Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox. iTunes.
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