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Jenna Brister

  • Writer
  • Actress
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Jenna Brister
Women are survivors. Hosts Jenna Brister and Wagatwe Wanjuki share their stories, and those of the men and women who fought back, who won, and who live rising above the trauma of their experiences.
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I, Survivor (2018– )
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Jenna is a screenwriter from Renton, Washington. She trained at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York, The Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles, and was voted "Best Live Act" at the 2019 LA Film Festival. Jenna is also a 5-time Moth Storyslam Champion and co-hosted the popular "I, Survivor" podcast for Wondery. She lives in Los Angeles with her pets.
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    Known for

    Chris Connell and Ansley Gordon in A Perfect Christmas Pairing (2023)
    A Perfect Christmas Pairing
    5.3
    • Writer
    • 2023
    Lindsay Hartley in Killer Twin (2018)
    Killer Twin
    4.9
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 2018
    The Perfect Wedding Match (2021)
    The Perfect Wedding Match
    5.3
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 2021
    Patricia Arquette, Rainn Wilson, and Kira McLean in Permanent (2017)
    Permanent
    5.7
    • Sally
    • 2017

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    Writer

    • Love at Lookout Lake
      • written by
      • Post-production
    • Chris Connell and Ansley Gordon in A Perfect Christmas Pairing (2023)
      A Perfect Christmas Pairing
      5.3
      • writer
      • 2023
    • Temporary Insanity
      Short
      • written by
      • 2021
    • The Perfect Wedding Match (2021)
      The Perfect Wedding Match
      5.3
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2021
    • Lindsay Hartley in Killer Twin (2018)
      Killer Twin
      4.9
      TV Movie
      • screenplay
      • story
      • 2018

    Actress

    • Temporary Insanity
      Short
      • Jenna
      • 2021
    • Daniel Acker, Georgia Dolenz, and Johnno Wilson in Open House (2019)
      Open House
      • Beth
      • 2019
    • Johnno Wilson and Michael Strassner in Johnno and Michael Try (2019)
      Johnno and Michael Try
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Jenna
      • 2019
    • Patricia Arquette, Rainn Wilson, and Kira McLean in Permanent (2017)
      Permanent
      5.7
      • Sally
      • 2017
    • Entertainers (2016)
      Entertainers
      TV Series
      • Rachel
      • 2016
    • Good Stuff Comedy (2016)
      Good Stuff Comedy
      TV Series
      • Mary
      • 2016
    • Blair Skinner, Amy K. Green, Jenna Brister, Emily Pendergast, and Robert Michaelson in Yuri Kavchek: An American Dreamer (2014)
      Yuri Kavchek: An American Dreamer
      Short
      • Janet
      • 2014
    • Hollie Meyer, Blair Skinner, Amy K. Green, Jenna Brister, and Stephanie Kornick in Stand Up Girls (2013)
      Stand Up Girls
      TV Series
      • Harper
      • 2013
    • Pleasant Pastures (2012)
      Pleasant Pastures
      TV Movie
      • July Mallard
      • 2012
    • Between Us (2012)
      Between Us
      4.7
      • Guest
      • 2012
    • Boob Grazing
      9.0
      Short
      • Macarena Girl 2 (uncredited)
      • 2011
    • Oprah's Audience Moves on
      Short
      • 2011
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

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    Permanent
    Demo Reel 2:11
    Permanent
    Jenna Brister - "Permanent" Reel
    Demo Reel 2:11
    Jenna Brister - "Permanent" Reel
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:34
    Official Trailer
    Johnno and Michael Try
    Trailer 1:40
    Johnno and Michael Try

    Personal details

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      • Jenna Brister's Website
    • Height
      • 5′ (1.52 m)
    • Other works
      Voted "Best Live Act" at the 25th Annual Los Angeles Comedy Festival

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