# Kelley Jakle

Kelley Jakle is an American actress and singer-songwriter. 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 2009 and 2010. She is also a member of an Americana duo band, Robin Alice.

## Early life

Jakle 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.
After graduating from Loretto High School, Jakle attended the University of Southern California, where she majored in communications. In 2007, Jakle joined the USC a cappella group the SoCal VoCals. During her tenure in the SoCal VoCals, the group won the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella in 2008 and again in 2010.
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". The SoCals were eliminated in the third episode. In 2010, Jakle again competed on The Sing-Off, this time as part of "The Backbeats". The Backbeats finished the contest in third place.

## Career

Upon graduating from USC, Jakle began working as an actress in Los Angeles. 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. 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. Jakle reprised her role as Jessica in Pitch Perfect 2 in 2015 and Pitch Perfect 3 in 2017.
In 2013, Jakle released several singles, including a cover of "Ain't It Fun" by Paramore.
On July 29, 2016, Jakle played the role of Marilyn Monroe in Marilyn! The New Musical at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, California.
Most recently, Jakle appeared as Sarah in Pitch Perfect co-star Anna Kendrick's 2023 directorial debut, Woman of the Hour.

## Personal life

Jakle is the great-granddaughter of Major League Baseball executive Branch Rickey.
Jakle is an ambassador for ReACT, a movement in Montana that encourages teenagers not to smoke.

## Filmography

Film roles :
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2012 | Pitch Perfect | Jessica Smith |
| 2013 | 42 | Alice |
| 2015 | Pitch Perfect 2 | Jessica Smith |
| 2017 | Pitch Perfect 3 | Jessica Smith |
| 2023 | Parachute | Katie |
| 2023 | Romance in Hawaii | Leah Davis |
| 2023 | Woman of the Hour | Sarah |
Television roles :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2009 | The Sing-Off | Herself | Recurring role (seasons 1–2), 8 episodes |
| 2012 | Workaholics | Receptionist | Episode: "The Business Trip" |
| 2013 | Adam DeVine's House Party | Cynthia | Episode: "Ex-Girlfriend" |
| 2013 | #TheAssignment | Kelley | 2 episodes |
| 2014–2015 | Scorpion | Janice Keller | Episodes: Pilot, "Love Boat" |
| 2015 | Uncle Grandpa | Additional voices | Episode: "Pizza Steve's Diary" |
| 2015 | Resident Advisors | Female Leslie | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Temporary | Lampshade Girl No. 1 | Episode: "Shady Art Show" |
| 2018 | Christmas Harmony | Harmony | Television film (Lifetime) |
| 2019 | Mistletoe and Menorahs | Christy Dickinson | Television film (Lifetime) |
| 2020 | A Very Charming Christmas Town | Laurel | Television film (Lifetime) |
| 2020 | Black Hearted Killer | Vera | Television film (Lifetime) |
Web television roles :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2015 | Climate Change Deniers' Anthem | Singer | Funny or Die website |
| 2017 | "Poker Face" | Singer | Postmodern Jukebox website |
Music video roles :
| Year | Title | Role | Artist(s) |
| 2017 | "10000 Days" | Best Friend | Andy Allo |
| 2018 | "Give Me Your Hand" | Herself | Shannon K |
| 2020 | "Love On Top" | Jessica Smith | Cast of Pitch Perfect |

## Discography
### Extended plays

* By the Way (2007)
* Spare Change (2008)

### Single

| Year | Single | Album |
| 2013 | "Ain't It Fun (Jakle & Sontag Remix)" | Non album single |
| 2013 | "For Love" | Non album single |
| 2013 | "Free Fallin'" | Non album single |
| 2013 | "When You Say Nothing at All" | Non album single |
| 2014 | "My Best Case" | Non album single |
| 2014 | "Favourite Part of Me" | Non album single |
| 2015 | "Best Goodbye" | Tribute to Abby Wambach |
| 2017 | "Poker Face" | Postmodern Jukebox release, featured artist |