Kelley Jakle is a multi-talented actress, singer, and songwriter hailing from Sacramento, California. Growing up as the only girl in a family with two older brothers, Kelley demonstrated her competitive spirit by excelling in various sports such as soccer, basketball, and swimming. However, her true passions lay in the realms of acting and singing, which she initially explored through her involvement with The Sacramento Children's Chorus.
Kelley's early performances included impromptu renditions of the National Anthem at local events, such as swim meets and parades, which eventually led to solo performances for the Sacramento River Cats and the NBA's Sacramento Kings. Her talent was further showcased when she was selected to sing in front of thousands of fans and a national television audience for the SF 49ers.
In high school, Kelley's acting career flourished as she starred in various stage productions, including satirical comedies like Urinetown and The Princess Bride, as well as poignant dramas like The Laramie Project. Her musical talents also developed, as she wrote songs inspired by artists such as Andrew McMahon, Michelle Branch, and Sheryl Crow, often accompanying herself on the piano. By her junior year, Kelley had produced her first self-titled CD, Spare Change, featuring five original songs, which was followed by a self-titled album with her band, By the Way.
As the founder of her high school's a cappella group, Kelley's natural leadership skills and vocal prowess made her a natural fit for the University of Southern California's renowned SoCal VoCals. During her time with the group, they won the prestigious International Competition of collegiate Acappella in New York City twice.
The national spotlight soon shone on Kelley when the SoCals were chosen to appear on the first season of the NBC vocal competition series, "The Sing-Off." She returned for season two, this time as a member of the Backbeats, a group comprised of vocal performers from USC, UCLA, and BYU.
After graduating with honors, Kelley has continued to pursue a career in music, television, and film in Los Angeles. Her breakout role as a member of the Barden Bellas in the 2012 hit film "Pitch Perfect" marked a significant milestone in her career, followed by appearances in Warner Brothers/Legendary Pictures' biopic "42" and Comedy Central's "Workaholics" and "Adam Devine's House Party."
