Jessie Spartano was born in Utica, New York but soon moved to the remote green fields of Wexford, outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Born of Italian, German, Irish and English heritage, Jessie quickly assimilated into many different social and ethnic groups growing up. Her popularity in different groups allowed her to bring people of similar and different interests and backgrounds together. She quickly realized that it was her calling in life to be an ambassador of unity, love and tolerance and that her natural born talents would be the vessel to be a role model to others.
Jessie studied Jazz, Tap and Ballet dance, gymnastics, figure skating and professional singing before finding her true passion -- acting. Jessie landed lead and supporting roles in theatre productions, taking her to Germany to perform, and was part of the Les Misérables cast that won the first place Gene Kelly Award for best overall performance.
The Spartano’s were convinced that the ambitions of their courageous, assertive and determined youngest daughter were more than a pipe dream when she was accepted into the very elitist and competitive theatre program at the world-renowned University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Lunging at the opportunity of a lifetime, Jessie packed up and left the place she called home amidst the comfortable lush green backdrop of Wexford, to pursue the big lights, the city of dreams, and her career as an actress and performer. Leaving her parents, two cats and siblings behind, Daddy Spartano’s littlest girl moved across the country to become a professional actress in television and film, to leave her iconic mark in Hollywood, and to eventually become a spokesperson for humanitarian causes and social change.
Since her move to Los Angeles, Jessie has already been cast in several independent films and hosted a music television show. Jessie’s persistent drive to achieve fame and fortune without compromising her self-respect or her integrity keeps her excited about upcoming projects and opportunities. Jessie recently played the role of Nicole Richie in “Brat Girls†a music video parody that denounces the “party like a rock star†lifestyle typical of Hollywood starlets. In her work as an actress and a performer, Jessie is determined to promote responsibility, accountability, and to be a role model to impressionable young fans.
Whether or not Jessie is onstage or grabbing an occasional Starbucks to keep her demanding schedule, her personable demeanor, striking exotic good looks and natural flair for entertainment has captivated casting directors, producers, managers and even fellow classmates. She has the “it†factor.
Jessie currently attends the University of Southern California where she is majoring in Theatre and Music Industry.