We recently connected with Jasmine Elizabeth Dandridge and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Jasmine Elizabeth with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?
Easily my Dad. I remember watching him work up to 3 jobs at once when I was younger and still found a way to come to my performances and extracurricular activities. He’s the most hardworking person I know and it’s motivation for me to keep going so my family doesn’t have to work so hard one day.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I was 9 when I did my first musical at a local theater company and have been acting ever since. My time spent singing in church and school choir made musicals come easily for me. I graduated college and decided to take a chance on my talents by making the move from my hometown of Champaign IL, to Chicago by myself at just 22 years old.
In just the year that I’ve been here I’ve landed roles for short films, commercials, and even a spot in a Tyler Perry film!
Currently, I’ve found recurring work in the voiceover world and recently shot a pilot for a video podcast series.
I’m also in production for my first lead in a film- “Solemates” directed by Jae Artell.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Charisma- Being able to carry on a conversation with just about anyone you meet will get you really far in life. While a lot of success is who you know, it’s most important who remembers you.
Sell yourself in every interaction you have.
Belief in your talents-
Normally the people who are the loudest about their accomplishments are those who need the most reassurance. Make your moves because you know you’re talented, don’t make moves to prove to yourself or others that you’re talented.
Delusion-
It honestly took a little bit of delusion to get to where I am now. I’m a queer, black, female, college town kid. Not many people in any of those categories get to some of the spaces I’ve been in, in just the last year. I really believed growing up in my midwest hometown that I would eventually be living a lifestyle I had never seen a day in my life outside of television… and made it happen. Be “delusional.” Your reality is never the reality of the person next to you.
All the wisdom you’ve shared today is sincerely appreciated. Before we go, can you tell us about the main challenge you are currently facing?
I think a lot of us are having a hard time keeping up post pandemic. It’s been difficult transitioning to a big city especially during a time when everything down to eggs is the most expensive it’s ever been. I try to remember that money is currency. It comes and goes. It helps to think about all the little blessings around me that we often take for granted as a little reminder that everything’s okay 🙂
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