Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, I’ve always had a passion for telling stories. Whether it be forcing my grandma to act out scenes from High School Musical or bribing my little brother to dress up and perform my original plays for our family, I always had something to share.

I attended George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology in Towson, MD where I studied Design and Production, but quickly realized my passion lived onstage. I enrolled at Columbia College Chicago my freshman year to earn my BA in Acting, before transferring to Rider University where I will complete my BFA in Acting for Film, Television, and Theatre in May 2026. I have prioritized being a multi-hyphenate artist by taking up stage combat, directing, and writing to supplement my acting. I’ve obtained formal stage combat training, attending multiple regional workshops and earning my certification in Single Sword, Quarterstaff, and Unarmed combat from multiple international fight societies. I also recently took on the role of Fight Captain in Rider’s 2025 production of Romeo and Juliet, while simultaneously Assistant Directing.

The most important stories to me are the ones that are raw and authentic. They don’t shy away from the hard stuff, but a good laugh is welcome. Through my work, I hope to create a world where girls, women of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community can see themselves represented. I want to share the fun and the truth of life. I think anyone can find value in honest stories and we can grow to become a better community if we open up and remain receptive to others perspectives. There is something empowering in uncensored authenticity that we must embrace, especially in times like these.

hi! i’m jaiden :)

WHAT IS JAIDEN…

WATCHING

Catching up on Love Island S8, this show is insane…

I just finished watching Girls for the first time, all of the characters suck but I am very fond of them?

Follow my Letterboxd!

READING

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

How To Make Friends And Then Kill Them by Halley Feifer

LISTENING TO

Absolutely by Dijon

You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love by Olivia Rodrigo

Listen to my Spotify Playlist!

FAQs!