For the last decade Jalen has been pursuing his acting career through appearances on stage and screen. Jalen is currently taking classes with Jim Dougherty both online and in person the Indy Actors Academy and Online Actors Academy. Due to the training that he received through Jim and workshops. He has learned a number of techniques, including improv, tapping into emotions, understanding stimulus, etc. Jalen has run lights and sound for different theatre productions such as Missed Communication 1 & 2, Seven Days, We Are Family, Behind Closed Doors, The Journey. Jalen has helped with running lights and sound at several movie premieres as well. Jalen was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. His training in acting began briefly at 12 years old for the Youth Civic Theatre. After a long hiatus, he picked up training again for acting and backstage at Broad Ripple High School at the age of 18. He also received a theatre certificate at IUPUI. Jalen's film journey began at Ivy Tech where he was cast in his first role in the film The Final Fortune. he is also a Fitness Professional and does Group Fitness Training. Working Out, watching movies, watching reaction videos and playing video games are some of Jalen's favorite hobbies.