JoNell Kennedy

JoNell Kennedy

Personal Details

Spouse
  • Morocco Omari

    ( Oct 7, 2001 to Dec 5, 2006 )
  • Christopher Scott Cherot

    ( Dec 2, 2025 to Dec 2, 2025 )
Parents
  • Joe Nathan Kennedy
  • Joan Marie Johnson

Biography

JoNell Kennedy, a remarkable individual, was born in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana, a place known for its rich cultural heritage and jazz music scene. Her father, a dedicated public servant, spent his career working for the federal Department of Labor, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals. On the other hand, her mother, a talented vocalist, was a member of the iconic 1960s pop music girl group, The Dixie Cups, whose catchy tunes and harmonious voices still resonate with music lovers today. JoNell's academic pursuits took her to Southern Methodist University in University Park, Texas, where she pursued her passion for theatre, earning a degree in this esteemed field.

Career

2023
Fright Krewe
Fright Krewe as Marie Laveau
2020
Nocturne
Nocturne as Gordon
2019
Bolden
Bolden as Ida Bass
2014
2011
Fertile Ground
Fertile Ground as Brittany McGraw
2008
Proud American
Proud American as LaKeesha
Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls as Joann
Guess Who
Guess Who as Winnie
2004
Colateral
Colateral as Waitress
2001
Impostor
Impostor as Screaming Nurse (as Jonell Kennedy)
2000
Little Richard
Little Richard as Peggie Penniman
1998
1992