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Jessica CauffielAmerican actress and singer
Date of Birth: 30.03.1976
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Jessica Coffil
Jessica Coffil, an American actress and singer, was born on March 30, 1976, in Detroit, Michigan. Her mother is a social worker, while her father is a writer, screenwriter, and producer of television documentaries. Coffil graduated from the Musical School in Michigan, majoring in musical theater and jazz vocals, and received a Bachelor of Applied Arts degree.
Early Career
Even before finishing college, Jessica had the opportunity to showcase her talents by working as a singer on a cruise ship and performing in jazz clubs across the country. She practically grew up in the theater, and her creative journey began in New York City. Coffil participated in several off-Broadway productions and regional theater performances, including Avenue Q, 1001 Nights, City Of Angels, Antigone, Assassins, Cowboy Mouth, Cabaret, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Company, Baby, Music Man, and Grand Hotel.
Film and Television
Coffil made her debut on the big screen playing the daughter of Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn in the 1999 film remake of "The Out-of-Towners." Her first appearance on television came in the series "Law & Order." In the same year, she played Keith, Niles Crane's girlfriend, in the sitcom "Frasier." In 2000, the actress starred in the hit comedy "Road Trip" and "Urban Legends: Final Cut" alongside Eva Mendes. These roles helped Jessica land a role in the film "Valentine" (2001) alongside Katherine Heigl.
Musical Talents and Other Pursuits
For over 20 years, Coffil has studied singing in genres such as jazz, pop, blues, musical theater, and classical Western music. She also plays the guitar, piano, and percussion instruments. Together with the renowned Bollywood percussionist and composer Sivamani, Jessica recorded an album released in India. Coffil is a certified meditation and yoga instructor. She frequently travels to India and Peru, speaks multiple languages, and teaches and practices shamanic folk medicine, developing her healing abilities based on philosophical cosmological theories.
