Jessica Rothe Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for a Gold Derby Award for her work in the ensemble cast of "La La Land․"
• Graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts
• Became interested in musicals while attending a theater summer camp as a child
• Quote: "I love my work․ What a gift and privelege to get to pursue my dream․ I want to create work with artist who engage and challenge me, scare me, open new parts of myself, messy, dangerous, beautiful, the dance of the unknown․"
• Considers "The Princess Bride" to be her favorite film
• In preparing for her role in the film "Happy Death Day," she studied the horror scenes of Jamie Lee Curtis and Drew Barrymore
• Never sung or danced professionally before being cast in the musical "La La Land․"