Jillian was born in Queens, New York. She started singing at a very young age and eventually seeked training. When she was 17 she was invited to perform in Walt Disney World as well as attend a workshop for the Broadway Musical "Mary Poppins"
After graduating from high school she went straight to Manhatten and started attending The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. While there, among other things, she studied method acting, musical theatre & imporvisation. She also started taking screenwriting classes where she discovered yet another creative outlet for her crazy mind.
Since graduating Jillian has performed at the Underground Lounge as well as appeared in several films including her own titled, "Living on the Ledge"(2016) which she also wrote & directed.
When she is not performing or writing Jillian enjoys participating in the art of cosplay, making her own costumes and attending conventions and photoshoots whenever she can. You can view some of her work at
The Emma Agenda
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TV Series
Actress
The Outcasts
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Film
Actress
Needs of the Few
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Film
Actress
So You Wanna Be Cool
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Film
Casting department
Living on the Ledge
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Film
by Jillian Hite (Drama and Short)
Libby Two people with completely different outlooks on life meet on a rooftop and discover they may be more alike then they thought.
The Strum
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Film
by Andrea DeLuca
Julie
On the Case with Paula Zahn
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Television
(Crime and Documentary)
Victim's Daughter Emmy award winning Journalist Paula Zahn steps out of the studio and into the field to unravel criminal investigations, tracking the drama of each story featuring those closest to the case including lawyers, detectives, the victim's family and the convicted murderer themselves. Written by reidjack02
Nature & Nurture
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Film
by Connor Hassler
Heather Ren A young musician goes in search of fame at the doorstep of a famous record producer learning a new truth that will change him forever.
Millie
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Film
by Jeesu Kim
Amanda An aspiring actor takes in a lost cat before hitting rock bottom as her relationships crumble and she almost loses her apartment. With her cat by her side
Have A Nice Night
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Film
by Ryan Larkin
Nicole
Eighty-Six
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Film
by Gage Zanghi
Angie Smith
The Redder, The Better
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Film
Hilda Lawson
Peter Pan
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Theater
by Marilyn Monroe Theatre
Wendy Darling
Crystal Method
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Music
by The Underground Lounge
Cabaret Showcase
The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute
(2012-2014)