Biography

Jenna Coker-Jones lives to tell stories. A multi-hyphenate up for any challenge. Jenna has been seen on NBC's Law & Order, Chicago Med, danced & sang all over ABC's The View in an Emmy Winning Episode, on CBS taking over Lincoln Center with her cast of FAME, and serenading President Obama & Michelle Obama on ABC's Live from the world-renowned Ford's Theatre in DC.

She was Diesel in a gender-bent West Side Story opposite Whoopi Goldberg at Broadway's American Airlines Theatre & created multiple principal roles Off-Broadway, such as Cheryl in the cult classic Evil Dead the Musical, which cast album debut at #4 on the Billboard Charts.

Feeling at home embodying unhinged comedic characters- she added quite a few more to her list while working with superstar Todrick Hall- garnering millions of views on his YouTube channel and appearing in person LIVE at his Concerts. Jenna has toured all over North America on 4 separate Broadway National Tours (Her fave being Seussical the Musical with Cathy Rigby).

You can also catch her in print- contributing to major publications like Insider, Parade, Yahoo News, Time Magazine, ABC, and as part of the Ken Davenport's Book Writing team of Broadway Show Getting the Band Back Together. (The first Broadway show ever written through a LONG series of improvised rehearsals & millions of emails back and forth.) You can also hear her as the Voice of Virgin Airlines (Directed by Jon Chu) and on a handful of original cast albums.

She has trained with the Groundlings & Second City in LA, and loves producing her own comedic projects. Whether it's improv, scripted, sketch or even a music video. Sign her up. Named 'firecracker' by many, due to her passion and infectious energy she brings to any room.

At home in NYC, LA, & Chicago- with career roots and milestones in each.

When not on set, you can find Jenna as the Boss B in charge of her wellness & health brand, The Glowing Fox. As the founder & CEO, she is a leader in the plant-based movement in nutrition and holistic wellness & creator of the No-Bull $h*t Plant-Based Starter Kit & 30 day Plan.

Jenna is a certified Holistic Health Coach thru the School of Integrative Nutrition with clients that span multiple countries. She is an Elite Trainer (American Council on Exercise) with Equinox Clubs, an advanced sports performance coach & can be heard motivating and keynote speaking for Fortune 500 Women CEO's as a part of Global consulting firm Cognizant's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiative, "WomenEmpowered". Jenna continues to be a wellness consultant with Cognizant, and hosts their brand trends & wellness podcast.
- IMDb mini biography by: Jenna Coker-Jones