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Jenna Ushkowitz BiographyJenna Ushkowitz is an American stage and television actress, singer and writer, best known for her performances in Broadway musicals and for her role as Tina Cohen-Chang on "Glee." She has also written a memoir titled "Choosing Glee."
Ushkowitz was born in Seoul, South Korea; she was adopted at the age of three months and raised in East Meadow, New York. Ushkowitz was raised Catholic (her surname originates from her adoptive paternal grandfather, who was of Russian Jewish descent). She attended Parkway Elementary School and Holy Trinity Diocesan High School, a Catholic school in Hicksville, Long Island, known for its strong theater department. During high school, Ushkowitz appeared in several musicals, including the first-ever high school production of "Les Misérables."
She graduated from Marymount Manhattan in 2007 with a B.A. in Theatre Arts, with a concentration in Performance and a minor in Musical Theater.
Ushkowitz has had a career in show business since the age of 3. As a child, she appeared on "Sesame Street" and other children's television shows. Her first role in a Broadway musical was in the 1996 revival of "The King and I." Ushkowitz sang the American National Anthem at a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden when she was 13. Ushkowitz understudied the roles of Anna, Martha, Thea and Ilse in the Broadway musical "Spring Awakening" beginning in 2008.
In 2009, Ushkowitz landed the role of Tina Cohen-Chang on Fox's musical high school show "Glee."
It was announced in July 2012 that Ushkowitz would be writing her first book, titled "Choosing Glee."
In 2013, Ushkowitz was cast as Jeanie in the Hollywood Bowl production of "Hair."
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Choosing Glee: 10 Rules to Finding Inspiration, Happiness, and the Real You
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Jenna Ushkowitz is an American stage and television actress, singer and writer, best known for her performances in Broadway musicals and for her role as Tina Cohen-Chang on "Glee." She has also written a memoir titled "Choosing Glee."
Ushkowitz was born in Seoul, South Korea; she was adopted at the age of three months and raised in East Meadow, New York. Ushkowitz was raised Catholic (her surname originates from her adoptive paternal grandfather, who was of Russian Jewish descent). She attended Parkway Elementary School and Holy Trinity Diocesan High School, a Catholic school in Hicksville, Long Island, known for its strong theater department. During high school, Ushkowitz appeared in several musicals, including the first-ever high school production of "Les Misérables."
She graduated from Marymount Manhattan in 2007 with a B.A. in Theatre Arts, with a concentration in Performance and a minor in Musical Theater.
Ushkowitz has had a career in show business since the age of 3. As a child, she appeared on "Sesame Street" and other children's television shows. Her first role in a Broadway musical was in the 1996 revival of "The King and I." Ushkowitz sang the American National Anthem at a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden when she was 13. Ushkowitz understudied the roles of Anna, Martha, Thea and Ilse in the Broadway musical "Spring Awakening" beginning in 2008.
In 2009, Ushkowitz landed the role of Tina Cohen-Chang on Fox's musical high school show "Glee."
It was announced in July 2012 that Ushkowitz would be writing her first book, titled "Choosing Glee."
In 2013, Ushkowitz was cast as Jeanie in the Hollywood Bowl production of "Hair."
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Jenna Ushkowitz and other top speakers and celebrities.
Jenna Ushkowitz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Jenna Ushkowitz for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Jenna Ushkowitz generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Anna Akana, Kelvin Yu, Ashly Perez, Charlyne Yi and Jimmy O. Yang. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jenna Ushkowitz for an upcoming event.
Jenna Ushkowitz promised that fans are going to be overjoyed with the song selections in the musical's newest episodes. "We do some more hits coming up," Â ...
Jenna Ushkowitz & Mark Salling Get Dizzy at the Celebration of Dance! Jenna Ushkowitz is a vision in black at the 4th Annual Celebration of Dance Gala on ...
Bella Thorne & Jenna Ushkowitz Cuddle Up to Adorable Dogs for Charity! Bella Thorne holds on to a scruffy puppy while at a party hosted by Hannah Simone to  ...
While we're all completely upset with the news of 'Glee' ending after season six, the stars have faith that the writers will end it in the right way. Jenna Ushkowitz ...
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