Jazz Raycole's remarkable journey began in Stockton, California, where she started performing at the tender age of two. Her mother, a dance studio owner, provided her with a platform to hone her onstage skills, exploring a diverse range of dance styles including salsa, ballroom, modern, and African. By six years old, Jazz had already booked her first commercial and made her feature film debut in the classic "Waiting to Exhale," playing the role of Angela Bassett's daughter.
As she embarked on her career in film and television, Jazz's passion for dance continued to flourish. At eight years old, she joined the prestigious Joe Tremaine Teen Dance Company, led by Michael Rooney and Marguerite Derricks. Her talent and dedication earned her a spot with the Boston Ballet and the School of American Ballet, and she even landed a full scholarship to the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Jazz's academic pursuits were equally impressive, as she graduated two years early in the top 5% of the country's high school students. However, her promising dance career was cut short when she sustained an injury just before her 18th birthday. She then redirected her focus towards acting, training with esteemed institutions such as The Lee Strasberg Institute, Stella Adler, Janet Alhanti, Lesly Kahn, and John Rosenfeld Studios.
Today, Jazz Raycole is a seasoned actor, with an impressive list of credits to her name. She currently stars in the adaptation of Michael Connelly's books and Netflix show "The Lincoln Lawyer," and has appeared in the NBC/Jerry Bruckheimer drama series "Council of Dads." Jazz is also recognized for her breakout role as Allison Hawkins in the post-apocalyptic drama "Jericho." Her extensive television credits include starring opposite Niecy Nash and Cedric the Entertainer in the TV Land sitcom "The Soul Man," emerging opposite Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose on BET's "The Quad," and holding roles in "Vanity," "Everybody Hates Chris," "Bones," "Rizzoli & Isles," "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," "New Girl," "Suburgatory," "Monk," "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," and "My Wife and Kids."
