Jennifer Waweru

Jennifer Waweru

Jennifer Waithera Waweru is a Kenyan-American actress from the Twin Cities and alumni the University of Minnesota/ Guthrie Theater BFA Actor Training Program. Jennifer has studied at the London Globe Theatre and London International School of Performing Arts. She has worked in regional theater, television, commercial and print. Through her art and storytelling, Jennifer seeks to be a reflection of the human condition.

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TV / Film

2026

The Whisper Man - UpcomingSupportingNetflix

Fatal AttractionsGuest StarTVOne

Lovecraft CountryCo-StarHBO

SquawkmanShort filmSupporting

One Kind ThingDigital MediaSupporting

CabaraveDigital MediaDancer

You ThotDigital MediaLead

Free, IndeedShort filmLead

Theater

2026

CHARMVictoriaMixed Blood Theatre Co.

The Winter’s TaleGentlewoman (Dance Captain)Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival

Love’s Labour’s LostRosalineNotre Dame Shakespeare Festival

The BoilerPorter Sanford

Ye Bare and Ye CubbVarious RolesPlaywrights’ Center

The FogDanielleGuthrie Theater / New Griots Fest.

Killer JoeSharlaUMN / Guthrie BFA

Taming of the ShrewBaptistaUMN / Guthrie BFA

MacbethLady McDuff / MalcolmLondon Globe Theatre Education

Commercial

2026

Anytime Fitness

Target

Best Buy

Ecolab

Education

2026

University of Minnesota Guthrie Theater BFA Actor Training ProgramBFA Actor Training Program

London Globe Theatre EducationLondon International School of Performing Arts

Playhouse WestMeisner Technique

Margie Haber StudioImprov

Margie Haber StudioAdvanced Acting

Actor’s GymMeisner Technique

Award

2026

SquawkmanAfro ComicCon Film Festival Winner

Attributes

Appearance

GenderFemale
Height5'5" / 165 cm
EyesBrown
HairBlack
EthnicityBlack / African American, Other

Special Skills

Commercial Dance
Hip-Hop Dance
Jazz Dance
Musical Theater Dance
Contemporary/Modern
Ballet

Jennifer Waweru

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