I went to school for singing, middle school at LaGuardia High School. Followed by Berkeley College of Music and afterwards I went to acting school at the Neighborhood Playhouse for Theater. — Jasmine Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
In 'Blindspotting' I play a girl from Oakland, I've got an accent, I've got long, '90s 'Poetic Justice' braids, and in 'Monsters and Men'… — Jasmine Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
Whatever character I play, I want to inspire. I don't want to just be the girlfriend or be the wife. — Jasmine Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
I'm still a woman of color in this business and there are times when you still have to walk through extra doors and have… — Jasmine Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
I grew up being that kid backstage doing my math homework and my father made sure I knew from everybody in the cast to… — Jasmine Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
I think 'Hamilton' has made me look at myself deeper as an artist and what I'm looking for as an artist. — Jasmine Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
I love being on Broadway and it's awesome and a dream come true but also it's about the work and making sure you're doing… — Jasmine Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
Sometimes you get the luxury of having a script for a really long time, and you can get to talk with the director or… — Jasmine Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
High school at LaGuardia really was like 'Fame.' People would sing in the halls and look for ways to show off their talent. — Jasmine Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
There's no greater feeling than knowing that you helped in transforming someone and moving them through art. It's a beautiful thing. — Jasmine Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
I remember going on iTunes and 'Hamilton' was like the number one rap album, above like Fetty Wap, which is just impossible, like a… — Jasmine Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
I would tell my younger self not to change for anyone. There's only one you, which makes you unique. — Jasmine Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
The first time I'm nominated for an Emmy and I get to share it with my dad who introduced me to theater at a… — Jasmine Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
I took my dad's name to carry on his legacy because acting feels like something I'm meant to do. I want to try everything. — Jasmine Cephas Jones Copy Share Image
