Jenna has been taking part in professional productions since 1996, when she appeared in an educational showcase at the Kennedy Center.  Since then, she has performed in shows from Shakespeare to musical theatre; awards include the Peggy O’Brien Award for Best Comedic Performance (Folger Theatre, 2002) and a Best Actor Award at the Virginia State One-Act Competition (2002).  Jenna earned her B.A. in English and Drama at the University of Virginia in 2006, where she appeared in productions including Step into My Office, Defying Gravity, Fair Play by Walt McGough, and The Mystery of Edwin Drood.  Performance credits also include work with Heritage Repertory Theatre, the Kirov Ballet, Shakespeare on the Lawn, First Year Players, and the Lemming Street Players.  She recently completed work in the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art’s three-year acting course (BA Hons).