WHO...ME?
Jasmine Ashanti Gillenwaters, born and raised in Memphis, TN, began performing in her living room at the age of six. An admirer of all things creative, Jasmine has always embraced the joy that singing, dancing, and acting has brought her. After a nasty ACL tear in 2017, she took a step away from performing to focus on her mental health in the physical therapy room. It was her freshman year production of ‘Catch Me if You Can’ that re-ignited the spark, and she hasn’t looked back since. Jasmine is a graduating Musical Theatre major at the University of Memphis. She hopes to inspire young (or young at heart) artists to allow no boundary, whether mental, physical, or financial stop them from pursuing their dreams. When she isn’t on the stage, Jasmine enjoys cooking, snuggling with her pets, and writing dystopian fiction.
“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” – William Arthur Ward
GALLERY
CINDERELLA • ELLA
SONDHEIM TRIBUTE
INTO THE WOODS • STEPMOTHER
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW • JANET
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY • VIOLET
LES MISERABLES • EPONINE
FROZEN • ANNA
WHITE CHRISTMAS • RHODA
Reviews:
“Jasmine Gillenwaters’ Rapunzel has innate dignity and class combined with gentleness and steely reserve. She uses her lovely, cultivated soprano to impressive effect especially in ‘Great Things.’”
– Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold, Broadway World
“As the Ella who must clean the chimney (Cinder Ella) and scrub the floors, Jasmine Gillenwaters is a breath of fresh air, both in song and dance. Although her character isn’t given much of a range (smiling and forgiving no matter her circumstance) Gillenwaters has the “star power” to keep the character engaging and she’s a joy to watch. She has the voice and grace of an angel. We all want to be like her when we grow up.”
– Kevin Shaw, Broadway World
VIDEO GALLERY
DANCE REEL
PERFORMANCE REEL
WHO...ME?
Jasmine Ashanti ‘Gillenwaters,’ born and raised in Memphis, TN, began performing in her living room at the age of six. An admirer of all things creative, Jasmine has always embraced the joy that singing, dancing, and acting has brought her. After a nasty ACL tear in 2017, she took a step away from performing to focus on her mental health in the physical therapy room. It was her freshman year production of ‘Catch Me if You Can’ that re-ignited the spark, and she hasn’t looked back since. Jasmine is currently pursuing her BFA in Musical Theatre at the University of Memphis and hopes to use her degree to help inspire young artists of color like herself. When she isn’t on the stage, Jasmine enjoys cooking, snuggling with her pets, and writing dystopian fiction.
“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” – William Arthur Ward
GALLERY
SONDHEIM TRIBUTE
LES MISERABLES • EPONINE
FROZEN • ANNA
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW • JANET
SOMETHING ROTTEN • ENSEMBLE
EXTRA EXTRA!
“Jasmine Gillenwaters’ Rapunzel has innate dignity and class combined with gentleness and steely reserve. She uses her lovely, cultivated soprano to impressive effect especially in ‘Great Things.’”
– Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold, Broadway World
VIDEO GALLERY
DANCE REEL
PERFORMANCE REEL
ACTOR
SINGER
DANCER
WHO...ME?
Jasmine Ashanti ‘Gillenwaters,’ born and raised in Memphis, TN, began performing in her living room at the age of six. An admirer of all things creative, Jasmine has always embraced the joy that singing, dancing, and acting has brought her. After a nasty ACL tear in 2017, she took a step away from performing to focus on her mental health in the physical therapy room. It was her freshman year production of ‘Catch Me if You Can’ that re-ignited the spark, and she hasn’t looked back since. Jasmine is currently pursuing her BFA in Musical Theatre at the University of Memphis and hopes to use her degree to help inspire young artists of color like herself. When she isn’t on the stage, Jasmine enjoys cooking, snuggling with her pets, and writing dystopian fiction.
“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” – William Arthur Ward
GALLERY
SONDHEIM TRIBUTE
LES MISERABLES • EPONINE
FROZEN • ANNA
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW • JANET
SOMETHING ROTTEN • ENSEMBLE
EXTRA EXTRA!
“Jasmine Gillenwaters’ Rapunzel has innate dignity and class combined with gentleness and steely reserve. She uses her lovely, cultivated soprano to impressive effect especially in ‘Great Things.’”
– Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold, Broadway World