Join Jamie Denbo, actor, comedian, TV executive and Swampscott native, for a thought-provoking conversation about her personal experiences navigating Hollywood as a Jewish woman amid rising antisemitism. Hear her perspective on the industry’s current climate, the challenges facing Jewish voices in entertainment, and the importance of speaking out.
In conversation with Karen Robinson, JCCNS Director of Communications, Marketing and PR.
FREE and everyone is welcome. Bagels and coffee will be served. Please RSVP below.
Bio:
Jamie Denbo most recently served as Co-Executive Producer on four seasons of ABC’s smash hit, Grey’s Anatomy. Previously, she was a CO-EP on ABC’s Rebel, and was the creator, EP, and showrunner of Lifetime’s 10-episode one-hour dramedy series, American Princess, based on her true-life experiences working on the Renaissance Festival circuit. American Princess was also executive produced by Jenji Kohan (Orange is the New Black, Weeds). Jamie has written and developed pilots for Showtime, IFC, FX, Comedy Central, FreeForm and CBS. She has also written feature scripts for Universal, Disney and Vendome Pictures.
As an actor, Jamie has over 100 on-camera and voice-over credits. For over twelve years, Jamie was one half of the alternative comedy act and hit podcast, Ronna & Beverly. She now performs solo as “Beverly” all over the world, including at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2024. Season One of The Beverly Podcast is available on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts. Jamie trained, performed and taught for many years at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater
