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JoNell Kennedy Biography

Birth Place:
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Mother was a member of the '60s girl group The Dixie Cups, best known for their 1964 hit "Chapel of Love
  • "Began her stage career in Chicago on the stages of the Steppenwolf Theatre, The Goodman Theatre and Victory Gardens Theatre
  • Won the 1992 Joseph Jefferson Theatre Award for Best Revue Actress for her performance in the Goodman Theatre production of Spunk: Three Tales by Zora Neale Hurston
  • Sings with rock/soul band, The Soul Of John Black, on their self-titled album
  • Vocal range is Soprano Mezzo

Relationships

  • Morocco Omari -- Ex-husband