Hi, I’m Jen,
I am an Actor/Writer/Producer (all the hats). I love storytelling in front of the camera, behind the camera, on stage, and in life.
I am deeply committed to empowering and uplifting women, as it is the driving force behind everything I do. Working on female driven stories and content is my passion.
Women are amazing and when we work together and support each other we become unstoppable!
I am obsessed with personal growth and always seeking to expand my knowledge and understanding of the world.
Thank you for stopping by, I hope we can collaborate on something meaningful together.
Love & Gratitude,
Jen
INSTAGRAM @jendedekelly
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“Dede gives a fantastic, multilayered performance as the repressed and oppressed Edith, all smiles and brightly artificial chatter, as skittish as a tiny bird. Her monologue when Edith realizes what is going on is a tour de force: the acting equivalent of a star exploding into a supernova.” – Variety
“Send Me Wings”
Jen works with her husband, Thomas Vincent Kelly, and one of her dearest friends, Rachel Cannon on “Send Me Wings”! This is such a sweet and heartbreaking film.
FESTIVALS
“Send Me Wings” premiered at the Branson International Film Festival in May of 2019. It was then in the International Christian Film Festival.
Jen executive produced “Reunited at Christmas” for the Hallmark Channel with Nikki Deloach, her welcometowhatweare.com co-creator and writing/producing partner.
On set! Guest Starring as Dr. Anne Crowley!
“23 Pints”, a dark comedy short film, was in the LA Comedy Festival! Jen WON BEST ACTRESS for her work in it!! The short was directed by Davida Williams!
SOMEBODY MARRY ME, the first-ever single shot Romantic Comedy feature film, hit the festival circuit! Jen plays Emily, the sweet and loyal girlfriend, alongside Ray Abruzzo.
“Somebody Marry Me” won the Audience Award at Cinema at The Edge Film Festival. It also won Best Cinematographer, Best Supporting Cast, Best Lead Actor, and the Best of Fest Jury Award at Hoboken Film Festival. At the Manhattan Film Fest, it won Best Artistry in Production!