Jen "JP" Parkhill is a multifaceted artist who embodies the spirit of creativity and inclusivity. As a first-generation Cuban-American and proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, JP's work is deeply rooted in their own experiences and perspectives.
JP earned their Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in drama from the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where they honed their skills in acting, creative writing, and film production. They also studied at The Atlantic Theater School, where they learned the Practical Aesthetics Technique, Suzuki, Viewpoints, Voice, Speech, Dialect training, Sketch Comedy, and Performance techniques.
JP's artistic journey has taken them to various parts of the world, including Florence, Amsterdam, and Berlin, where they explored Devised Theater, Experimental Theater Training, Stanislavsky, Brecht, and worked with global conservatory students at the FIND Festival. They also completed their studies at NYU's Stonestreet Film & Television Studio, focusing on acting for the camera and voice over work.
As a spoken word artist, JP has been recognized for their powerful poetry, winning the grand poetry prize for their poem "Yellow" by Moleskine & Vocal for Pride Month's "True Colors" Challenge. They have also written and directed several short films, including Honey & Milk, Crying Wolf, and Far Rock, which won the Russell Hexter Film Grant.
JP is a founding member of Here Artist Collective, a New York theater company dedicated to championing queer stories. Their recent acting credits include Honey & Milk, Listen, LOCKED UP BITCHES!, Women and Sometimes Men, Bound, Dance Nation, The Seagull, and The House of Bernarda Alba.
As a director, JP has worked on Girl Next Door, Lady from the Sea, and a series of commercials for Burrow. They have also directed Dream Big, Princess for the Disney Channel and Medical Marijuana Miracles, a docu-series for 420 TV.
JP's writing has been featured in various literary magazines, including BrUNch Mag, Eggy Pan, Emotional Alchemy, and Mercer St. Their essay, "Repairer," was selected as Editor's Choice in Mercer St.
JP's artistic statement reflects their passion for creating work that queers the lens, allowing for an expanding of love in all its forms. They believe in the power of story and are dedicated to sharing their own unique perspective with the world.
More about JP's work can be found on their website, www.jenniferparkhill.com, and on their Instagram page, @jenparkhill.
