Pepper Jay
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Pepper Jay born May 12, 1949 in Hollywood, California is an entertainment journalist and new-media publisher, a teacher (Life Time Teaching Credential
- State of California), an actress (member of the Screen Actors Guild
and Actors Equity), and an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of California
and in local theater. She earned her undergraduate degree from San Diego State University
then obtained a lifetime teaching credential from The State of California. Jay, also fluent in Spanish, went on to teach several subjects for the Los Angeles Unified School District
, including drama, dance, health education, and physical education. In the 1970s she taught at Hollywood High School
, John Muir Junior High School, and at Crenshaw High School
, where she produced shows by the 100+ member drill team. Pepper Jay transitioned from her public teaching career in 1983 and earned her doctorate degree at the University of San Diego School of Law
, became a member of the State Bar of California in 1985, and went on to practice law and to establish her private Entertainment Industry career.
offered on-camera and cold-reading workshops to selected union actors. They continue to coach performance skills for singers, actors, and speakers.
Pepper Jay's performance students include Allison Iraheta
(American Idol, Season 8, Top 4), Stevie Wright (Season 8, Top 36), Nikki Nova
(Taiwan Idol, 2010, Top 10), Liquid Blue
(Pop Album of the Year, Los Angeles Music Awards), Gisell (Winner: Talentos Premios), and hip hop dancer and singer, Montana Tucker.
In 2008 Pepper Jay Productions created the Actors Podcast Network and its first subsidiary Actors Reporter and in 2009 her company established its second subsidiary Actors Entertainment, which consists of 7 internet and cable shows, including ActorsE Chat, Models Best Friend, Sidebeat Music, and Tinsel on the Town.
Teaching credential
A United States teaching credential is a basic multiple or single subject credential obtained upon completion of a bachelor's degree and prescribed professional education requirements. Teaching credentials are required in the United States in order to qualify to teach public school, as well as many...
- State of California), an actress (member of the Screen Actors Guild
Screen Actors Guild
The Screen Actors Guild is an American labor union representing over 200,000 film and television principal performers and background performers worldwide...
and Actors Equity), and an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of California
Early career and education
Pepper Jay began her performance career at age five in the television sitcom The Real McCoysThe Real McCoys
The Real McCoys is an American situation comedy co-produced by Danny Thomas' "Marterto Productions", in association with Walter Brennan and Irving Pincus's "Westgate" company...
and in local theater. She earned her undergraduate degree from San Diego State University
San Diego State University
San Diego State University , founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area , and is part of the California State University system...
then obtained a lifetime teaching credential from The State of California. Jay, also fluent in Spanish, went on to teach several subjects for the Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles Unified School District is the largest public school system in California. It is the 2nd largest public school district in the United States. Only the New York City Department of Education has a larger student population...
, including drama, dance, health education, and physical education. In the 1970s she taught at Hollywood High School
Hollywood High School
Hollywood High School is a Los Angeles Unified School District high school located at the intersection of North Highland Avenue and West Sunset Boulevard in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles, California.-History:...
, John Muir Junior High School, and at Crenshaw High School
Crenshaw High School
Crenshaw High School is a secondary school located in South Los Angeles, California.The school first opened in 1968 and currently enrolls an average of 2,600 students. Its address is 5010 11th Avenue, near the corner of 50th Street. The school colors are blue and gold, and its mascot is the...
, where she produced shows by the 100+ member drill team. Pepper Jay transitioned from her public teaching career in 1983 and earned her doctorate degree at the University of San Diego School of Law
University of San Diego School of Law
The University of San Diego School of Law, commonly referred to as USD Law, is a law school located on the campus of the University of San Diego in San Diego, California in the community of Linda Vista. Founded in 1954, the law school has held ABA approval since 1961...
, became a member of the State Bar of California in 1985, and went on to practice law and to establish her private Entertainment Industry career.
Career in entertainment and journalism
In 1990, Pepper Jay established the entertainment company, Pepper Jay Productions, LLC. She created the Working Actors Group, where, from 1993 through 2010, she and partner John Michael FerrariJohn Michael Ferrari
John Michael Ferrari in Hollywood, California, is an entertainment journalist, director, cinematographer, still photographer, producer, composer, and writer.- Early Years :...
offered on-camera and cold-reading workshops to selected union actors. They continue to coach performance skills for singers, actors, and speakers.
Pepper Jay's performance students include Allison Iraheta
Allison Iraheta
Allison Iraheta is an American singer from Los Angeles, California, who was the fourth place finalist on the eighth season of American Idol. Prior to Idol, Iraheta won the Telemundo competition Quinceañera: Mamá Quiero Ser Artista. Following the conclusion of Idol, Iraheta was signed to a record...
(American Idol, Season 8, Top 4), Stevie Wright (Season 8, Top 36), Nikki Nova
Nikki Nova
Nikki Nova is an adult model and actress.She has performed in a number of R rated films, including All Nude Nikki and several fetish videos....
(Taiwan Idol, 2010, Top 10), Liquid Blue
Liquid Blue
Liquid Blue is an American indie pop rock band formed in San Diego, California in 1996 by Scott Stephens & Michael Vangerov. The group holds the official world record as “the most traveled band”, having performed in 100 countries on six continents”, and are more popular in parts of Asia and Europe...
(Pop Album of the Year, Los Angeles Music Awards), Gisell (Winner: Talentos Premios), and hip hop dancer and singer, Montana Tucker.
In 2008 Pepper Jay Productions created the Actors Podcast Network and its first subsidiary Actors Reporter and in 2009 her company established its second subsidiary Actors Entertainment, which consists of 7 internet and cable shows, including ActorsE Chat, Models Best Friend, Sidebeat Music, and Tinsel on the Town.