Ketrick 'Jazz' Copeland, a multifaceted individual, hails from Senatobia, Mississippi, a small town situated just 30 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee. He spent his formative years in Holly Springs, Mississippi, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Television Productions from Rust College.
During his collegiate years, Copeland excelled on the basketball court, playing for Rust College for four consecutive years and garnering numerous accolades, including the prestigious Kenzell Lawson Sports Award.
Following his athletic career, Copeland transitioned into professional show basketball entertainment, enjoying a successful seven-year stint. However, he soon discovered that his athletic pursuits had reached their conclusion, and he yearned for a new challenge.
This introspection led Copeland to rekindle his passion for entertainment, which had never truly faded. He subsequently delved into various aspects of the industry, working in front of and behind the camera in top markets such as Colorado, New Mexico, Louisiana, Georgia, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Mississippi.
Throughout his career, Copeland has assumed multiple roles, including actor, producer, videographer, director, writer, and editor, in major television and film markets. He emphasizes the importance of working in various markets to gain exposure and stay competitive.
Some of Copeland's most notable projects include the films Ryde, Rondo, Spirit of Love, Big Mike, Brick's Gambit, and the sci-fi television series Inner Dimension. A particularly memorable experience was landing the supporting role of Byron Lowe in the Netflix original film Amateur, which afforded him the opportunity to collaborate with notable actors such as Brian White, Michael Rainey Jr., and Josh Charles.
Following the completion of Amateur, Copeland traveled to New Orleans to work on the award-winning film Created Equal, directed by veteran actor and director Bill Duke, starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Aaron Tveit, Edy Ganem, Yohance Myles, and Gregory Alan Williams.
