Jessie Spartano was born in Utica, New York but soon moved to the remote green fields of Wexford, outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Born of Italian, German, Irish and English heritage, Jessie quickly assimilated into many different social and ethnic groups growing up. Her popularity in different groups allowed her to bring people of similar and different interests and backgrounds together. She quickly realized that it was her calling in life to be an ambassador of unity, love and tolerance and that her natural born talents would be the vessel to be a role model to others.

Jessie studied Jazz, Tap and Ballet dance, gymnastics, figure skating and professional singing before finding her true passion -- acting. Jessie landed lead and supporting roles in theatre productions, taking her to Germany to perform, and was part of the Les Misérables cast that won the first place Gene Kelly Award for best overall performance.

The Spartano’s were convinced that the ambitions of their courageous, assertive and determined youngest daughter were more than a pipe dream when she was accepted into the very elitist and competitive theatre program at the world-renowned University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Lunging at the opportunity of a lifetime, Jessie packed up and left the place she called home amidst the comfortable lush green backdrop of Wexford, to pursue the big lights, the city of dreams, and her career as an actress and performer. Leaving her parents, two cats and siblings behind, Daddy Spartano’s littlest girl moved across the country to become a professional actress in television and film, to leave her iconic mark in Hollywood, and to eventually become a spokesperson for humanitarian causes and social change.

Since her move to Los Angeles, Jessie has already been cast in several independent films and hosted a music television show. Jessie’s persistent drive to achieve fame and fortune without compromising her self-respect or her integrity keeps her excited about upcoming projects and opportunities. Jessie recently played the role of Nicole Richie in “Brat Girls” a music video parody that denounces the “party like a rock star” lifestyle typical of Hollywood starlets. In her work as an actress and a performer, Jessie is determined to promote responsibility, accountability, and to be a role model to impressionable young fans.

Whether or not Jessie is onstage or grabbing an occasional Starbucks to keep her demanding schedule, her personable demeanor, striking exotic good looks and natural flair for entertainment has captivated casting directors, producers, managers and even fellow classmates. She has the “it” factor.

Jessie currently attends the University of Southern California where she is majoring in Theatre and Music Industry.

TRAINING 
 
University of Southern California – Theatre and Music Industry 
 
Performance for Camera – Shirley Jo Finney (USC) 
 
Auditioning for Camera – Joe Hacker (USC), Joe Bays (USC), Trisha Simmons, Larry LaFond 
 
Solo Performance, Improvisation - Eric Trules (USC) 
 
Monologue and Scene Study – Andrei Belgrader (USC), Lora Zane (USC), Anita Dashiell-Sparks (USC), D'Shaun Booker (USC), Dale Harris 
 
Musical Theatre – Karen Cordaro, JR Hall, Tawnya Hall 
 
Voiceover Techniques, Singing Techniques – Anne Burk (USC) 
 
Singing Techniques – Amy Stabnau, Joesph Stamerra, Tammy Fire, Betsy Lawrence 
 
SPECIAL SKILLS 
Singing (Alto – Soprano), Modeling (Print, Promotional, Runway), Studied Artist Management/Development, Studied Television/Theater Production, Dance (Club, Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Tap), Improvisation, Swimming, Softball, Great with Animals, Elvis Lip Curl, Nose Flare, Curl Tongue, Have a Valid Passport 

Film
Standard Deviation	Supporting	Dir: Lindsay Burton
Goblin Market	Supporting	Dir: Kristine Uribes
The Mirth of Tragedy	Supporting	Dir: Mandi Paszek
Attention Deficient Disorder 2	Supporting	Dir: Adam Rottenstein
Tiffany’s Big Break	Lead	Dir: Sarah Tarkoff
Must Be Served Warm	Lead	Dir: Rachelle Leone
Mere Alcohol	Lead	Dir: Annemarie Gill
The Dearly Forgotten	Lead	Dir: Jordan Mirrer
Planting and Playoff	Lead	Dir: Annemarie Gill
On Saturday	Lead	Dir: Sarah Tarkoff
Angela in A Minor	Lead	Dir: Saaya Sorrells
Campus Cruiser, We Love You	Lead	Dir: Nick Gyeney
Hunger	Lead	Dir: Jean Schwartz
Special Delivery	Lead	Dir: Lia Burton
A Boy from Mars, Girl from Venus	Lead	Dir: Lauren Gabel
Dance of the Samurai	Lead	Dir: Joshua Saiewitz
On-line
Brian Shadis Photography	Model	http://www.brianshadis.com/
45Surf	Model	http://45surf.com/
Malibu Canyon Photography	Model	http://malibucanyonphotography.com/
DISPLAYMODE Media	Model	http://www.displaymode.com/
MYSUGARDOLL Bikinis	Model	www.mysugardoll.etsy.com
John Morgan	Model	http://johnmorganphoto.com/
Music Video "Brat Girls"	Lead	Dir: Sandra Lord, Sandra Payne
Music Video "Not in England"	Lead	Dir: Steve Coe
Other
Born In Tikal	Lead Vocalist	DJ Siago
Trump Vodka	Promotional Model	Trump Vodka
One Oxford Center	Promotional Model	One Oxford Center
Leg Avenue	Runway Model	Tokio Nightclub
Envy Apparel	Runway Model	Tokio Nightclub
Jenna Morasca's Model Challenge	Runway Model	Jenna Morasca's Model Challenge
Brat Girls Performance	Brat Girl	Tokio Nightclub
Faith	Lead Dancer	The Ice House, Las Vegas, NV
Print
Tabu Shoes	Model	Her Suitcase
Tabu Shoes	Model	Her Suitcase
Walgreens	Print Model	Linda Shayne/T2 Design
David	Model	Mission Photography
Danny Dedeaux	Model	Danny Dedeaux Photography
Dave	Model	Fixed Focus
Victor Cartagena	Model	CartaPhoto
Cassidy	Model	Zellmann Photography
Allan Barnes	Model	Allan Barnes Photography
Kyler Draven	Model	Kyler Draven Photography
Mary Ann Halpin	Model	Mary Ann Halpin Photography
Steve Demer	Model	TriPod Studios
Theatre
Cheaper than Therapy	Myself	University of Southern California
Ocean Dream	Child	University of Southern California
Level 14	Cora	University of Southern California
Old Ymir’s Clay Pot	Sassy Pot	Saltworks Theatre Company
Godspell	Strickpocket	Act One Theatre
Alice in Wonderland	Knave of Hearts	Act One Theatre
Hubba Hubba!	Jeannie	Act One Theatre
Pittsville	Crustee	Act One Theatre
Damn Yankees!	Annie	Act One Theatre
The Lemon Sisters	Franki	Saltworks Theatre Company
Fully Committed	Chef	Act One Theatre
A Piece of My Heart	Maryjo	Act One Theatre
Narnia	Fenris Ulf	Act One Theatre
The Jungle Book	Mother Wolf	Saltworks Theatre Company
Into the Woods	Little Red Ridinghood	Act One Theatre
Joseph…Dreamcoat	Joseph	Saltworks Theatre Company
Improvisation	Pocahontas	Orchard Hill Germany Tour
TV Show
Birnkrant 616	Guest Star	Dir: Monika Lind
RMX	Host	Dir: Rafael Chang-Wu
Platforum	Recurring Guest	Dir: Ben Rodriguez