![]() ^ "Rebel Wilson Teases 'Pitch Perfect 2' With First Day Rehearsal Pic".^ a b "Actress Kelley Jakle of "42" "."USC Vocalists Make the Finals on NBC's Sing-Off". ^ a b "Deke Sharon Makes A Cappella Cool Again"."Dodgers tip their caps to Jackie Robinson". ^ a b c Alcalá, Carlos (December 14, 2009), "Loretto grad's vocal talent lands her in group and on 'Sing-Off' ", Sacramento Bee.Postmodern Jukebox release, featured artist Recurring role (seasons 1– 2), 8 episodesĭiscography Extended plays Jakle is an ambassador for ReACT, a movement in Montana that encourages teenagers not to smoke. Jakle is the great-granddaughter of Major League Baseball executive Branch Rickey. On July 29, 2016, Jakle originated the role of Marilyn Monroe in Marilyn! The New Musical at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, California. In 2013, Jakle released several singles, including a cover of " Ain't It Fun" by Paramore. Jakle reprised her role as Jessica in Pitch Perfect 2 in 2015 and Pitch Perfect 3 in 2017. In 2013, Jakle appeared in 42, a biographical film about baseball player Jackie Robinson co-starring Harrison Ford as Branch Rickey, Jakle's great-grandfather. Her first film role was as Jessica in the 2012 musical comedy Pitch Perfect, with Jakle being chosen as a " ringer" due to her background in a cappella, at the request of vocal producer Deke Sharon. Upon graduating from USC, Jakle began working as an actress in Los Angeles. During her junior year, Jakle released a solo extended play, Spare Change, featuring a mix of produced and acoustic tracks. The band released a self-titled extended play in 2007. While attending USC, Jakle joined the band, By the Way as lead vocalist. The Backbeats finished the contest in third place. In 2010, Jakle again competed on The Sing-Off, this time as part of "The Backbeats". The SoCals were eliminated in the third episode. In 2009, Jakle took part in season one of The Sing-Off, a singing competition televised on NBC, as part of a group called "The SoCals". During her tenure in the SoCal VoCals, the group won the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella in 2008 and again in 2010. In 2007, Jakle joined the USC a cappella group the SoCal VoCals. Īfter graduating from Loretto High School, Jakle attended the University of Southern California, where she majored in communications. She was active in music from an early age, performing as part of the Sacramento Children's Chorus, singing The Star-Spangled Banner at sporting events, including a San Francisco 49ers game in 2006, and auditioning for the singing contest American Idol. Jakle was born in Carmichael, California. She is also a member of an Americana duo band, Robin Alice. She played the role of Jessica Smith in the Pitch Perfect series (2012–2017) and appeared on the first and second seasons of The Sing-Off in 20. ![]() Kelley Jakle is an American actress and singer-songwriter.
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