Jennifer MacMillan

Born in Boston Massachusetts, and growing up in the Berkshires, Jenn became involved in theater at a young age and worked professionally prior to graduating from high school. Jenn moved to Philadelphia to attend The University of the Arts where she earned a B.F.A degree in acting and graduated with the highest honors. She was the recipient of the prestigious Gary J. Wheeler Acting Scholarship as well as the University's President's Award and Academic Achievement Award.

Since graduation,  Jenn has worked in higher education administration at The University of the Arts in residential life, development, alumni relations, and most recently in financial aid. Jenn was a member of the University's Strategic Planning Committee and the University Staff Council. She  has taught alongside teachers in both the University's Writing for Film and Television and Acting departments, and has taught audition techniques and beginning improvisation for for the last three years for the UArts Pre-College Program. Jenn spent five years as a shelter advocate and activities coordinator for The Elizabeth Freemen Center, a shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence, and taught ESL at The Nationalities Services Center, here in Philadelphia.

She is a member of  Philadelphia's premier long form improv company, Tongue & Groove and is a freelance director. Recent Directorial Credits include, Naked Will and The Importance of Being Earnest at the Walnut St. Theater with the PGLTF, and assistant directorial credits include, The Man From Nebraska at The People's Light and Theater Company under the direction of Ken Marini.

jennmacmillan@aspirearts.org