Jana Bernard is a multifaceted SAG-AFTRA actor, comedian, writer, director, and voice over artist based in New York City, known for her quick wit, quirky charm, and heartfelt performances.
On screen, Jana has made appearances on Netflix's Girls5Eva alongside Emmy-Award-Winning Sara Bareilles and Busy Phillips, played "Young Irene" in the Paramount Feature Film Under the Boardwalk, and featured in Netflix's The Half of It. She has also had the opportunity to perform in several sketches on Saturday Night Live over the past seven seasons.
As a comedian, Jana performs stand-up comedy in clubs across the United States, including the Comedy Cellar, New York Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, The Stand, Stress Factory, and Stand Up NY. She is currently a member of The Second City in NYC and has trained in improv and sketch comedy at Upright Citizen's Brigade and the Second City Conservatory.
On stage, Jana has had the privilege of playing a wide range of characters, including Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, Lauren in Kinky Boots, Val in A Chorus Line, Blanche Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde, and Squeaky Fromme in Assassins. She is also an alum of The Jimmy Awards on Broadway.
In addition to her acting and comedy work, Jana writes, produces, and directs comedy sketches, which can be viewed on her YouTube channel. Her most recent productions include "Switching Teams", "Unhinged", and "A Subway Sketch". Jana is represented by DDO Artists Agency and Dream Maker Talent Management. Fans can follow her on Instagram @photojanic13, TikTok @photojanic, and YouTube to stay up-to-date on her latest projects and endeavors.
