Jayden Kennedy is an actress currently based in Cape Town.
She grew up in South Africa and has had a love for performing since she was a little girl, gathering anyone in sight to watch a dance routine or skit she had rehearsed.
Jayden moved to the US in 2020, in the middle of the pandemic. Given the remote circumstances, she took advantage of multiple online acting courses and certificates, where she began to develop confidence in front of the camera and loved the opportunity to practice her passion.
Before making the move across the world, Jayden completed her bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting. Although she quickly learned that the finance field did not satisfy the nagging yearn for performance (surprise surprise), the degree taught her how hard work and determination can pay off, two traits she proudly carries into her acting career.
She finally made her way to AMDA, Los Angeles, where she studied acting full time and began the life she had always dreamed of. Jayden loved her improv classes which really taught her to let go of the need for control and to trust her scene partners, as well as the classes: acting for camera and stage combat.
Growing up, Jayden always naturally gravitated towards comedic pieces in theatre. While at AMDA, she was encouraged to dip into more dramatic pieces which she thoroughly enjoyed and where she felt challenged and experienced growth as a performer.
Jayden graduated in 2023 and continued to immerse herself in as much as possible for the next year while in America.
She dove into theatrical roles, including being cast as Cynthia in the play “The Mysterious Affair at Styles” directed by Phyllis Gitlin at the Long Beach Playhouse and a lead character in the play “Everyday Occurrence” directed by Nicholas Buda at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in 2024.
Jayden also starred as the lead role in a comedic short film “Uninvited” directed by Tati Golykh.
She is excited to dive into the acting scene in Cape Town and to continue her learning, training and expand her experience as much as possible.
