Jenell Manzi

Jenell is an American actress based in Los Angeles. Originally from Pennsylvania, she was drawn to the arts from an early age. In high school, she performed in several musical theatre productions, including 42nd Street, despite having no prior dance training. She also played alto saxophone in concert and marching bands and sang in both choir and show choir.

After graduating summa cum laude with a BA in Theatre from East Stroudsburg University, where she performed in nine stage productions, Jenell relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in television and film. Her first on-camera role was a co-lead in the comedic web series The British Invasion, where she got to practice a British accent. Following this, she trained at The Groundlings to further explore comedy. She later produced, crowdfunded, and co-starred in the independent short film Picked, which was filmed at a pumpkin patch near her hometown in PA. The film screened at festivals in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Toronto, Russia, and France.

In addition to acting, Jenell has worked as a Production Coordinator for television and digital content, bringing a well-rounded perspective of the entertainment industry.