Jennifer Olivera

Born and raised in the Hudson Valley, Jennifer Olivera found her passion for the stage in Junior High School after given the opportunity to play a small role in Alice in Wonderland. From that day forward, she knew she wanted to be an actress. Continuing with her passion through High School, she took part in as many extracurricular arts classes as possible, including jazz choir, madrigals, a capella and chaminade. In order to hone her skills, she also entered into a variety of acting and dancing classes until her graduation in 2005. After graduation, she was accepted and attended The School for Film and Television in Manhattan (which has since been renamed The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts). A student of the Mesiner Technique, Jennifer's road to graduation was not without it's trials. Prior to finishing school, an accident occurred where she broke her ankle. Despite the long commutes to and from school, pain from the accident and the need to use crutches, she graduated in 2007. Since then, she's participated in as many roles as possible for experience. Experiencing the worlds of community theatre and student film, Jennifer made her professional debut with a small speaking role in Return (2011) alongside stars Linda Cardellini and Michael Shannon. This role made her eligible to join SAG. Although she has had many obstacles come across her path, she has never and will never let anything stand in the way of her dreams. She has also has one sibling, a younger brother, who also have a love for theatre.