Kelley Jakle

Kelley Jakle
Born Kelley Alice Jakle
(1989-06-27) June 27, 1989
Carmichael, California, United States[1]
Occupation Actress, singer-songwriter
Years active 2003–present[1]

Kelley Alice Jakle (born June 27, 1989) is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She is best known for her role as Jessica in Pitch Perfect (2012) and its sequel Pitch Perfect 2 (2015). She is also known for her appearances on the first and second seasons of The Sing-Off in 2009 and 2010.

Early life

Jakle was born in Carmichael, California.[1] She 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.[2] Jakle began writing music in 2003.[1]

After graduating from Loretto High School, Jakle attended the University of Southern California, where she majored in communications.[2][3] In 2007, Jakle joined the USC a cappella group the SoCal VoCals.[4][5] 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.[2][6][7]

Career

While attending USC, Jakle joined the band, By the Way as lead vocalist.[1] The band released a self-titled extended play in 2007. During her junior year, Jakle released a solo extended play, Spare Change, featuring a mix of produced and acoustic tracks.

Upon graduating from USC, Jakle began working as an actress in Los Angeles. Her first film role was in the 2012 musical comedy Pitch Perfect, with Jakle being chosen as a "ringer" due to her background in a cappella.[6] 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.[8] In 2015, Jakle reprised her role as Jessica in Pitch Perfect 2.[9]

In 2013, Jakle released several singles, including a cover of Ain't It Fun by Paramore.

Personal life

Jakle is the great-granddaughter of Major League Baseball executive Branch Rickey.[8]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2012 Pitch Perfect Jessica
2013 42 Alice
2015 Pitch Perfect 2 Jessica
2016 The 420 Movie: Mary & Jane Jane Hightower
2016 Single Miserable Human

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2009 The Sing-Off Herself Recurring role (3 episodes)
2010 The Sing-Off Herself Recurring role (5 episodes)
2012 Workaholics Receptionist Episode: The Business Trip
2013 Adam DeVine's House Party Cynthia Episode: Ex-Girlfriend
2013 #TheAssignment Kelley Recurring role (2 episodes)
2014–2015 Scorpion Janice Keller Recurring role (2 episodes)
2015 Uncle Grandpa Additional voices Episode: Pizza Steve's Diary
2015 Resident Advisors Female Leslie Recurring role (2 episodes)

Web television

Year Title Role Notes
2015 Climate Change Deniers' Anthem Singer Funny or Die website

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Kelley Jakle". Last.fm. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 2014-01-11.
  2. 1 2 3 Alcalá, Carlos (December 14, 2009), "Loretto grad's vocal talent lands her in group and on 'Sing-Off'", Sacramento Bee
  3. Fowler, Clay (April 13, 2013). "Dodgers tip their caps to Jackie Robinson". DailyNews.com. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  4. "Kelley Jakle". SoCal VoCals. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
  5. "History 2007-2008". SoCal VoCals. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  6. 1 2 "Deke Sharon Makes A Cappella Cool Again". NPR. May 9, 2013. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  7. Lytal, Cristy (December 15, 2010). "USC Vocalists Make the Finals on NBC's Sing-Off". University of Southern California. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  8. 1 2 "Actress Kelley Jakle of "42"". The McCarthy Project. March 29, 2013. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  9. "Rebel Wilson Teases 'Pitch Perfect 2' With First Day Rehearsal Pic". MTV.com. MTV. April 23, 2014. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
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