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Jazz Raycole, whose full name is Jazzmine Raycole Dillingham, is an actress as well as a professionally trained dancer. She started dancing at the mere age of 22 months at her mother`s privately-owned dance studio and, by the time she was three years old, Jazz was performing 14 numbers at her recitals each year.
By four years of age Jazz was involved in dance competitions, and for three years held the State Championship title at State Competition in tap, jazz, ballet and ethnic dances. Now thirteen, she has since trained with many top choreographers and was handpicked by one of N`Sync`s choreographers to be a member of LA Images dance troupe. She is currently dancing under the supervision of multi-talented choreographer Debbie Allen.

When Jazz wanted to add acting to her show business resume, her mother closed the Stockton, California-based dance studio. With her parents` guidance and support, Jazz began going to auditions in Los Angeles. After going to an open call attended by agents and managers, Jazz was chosen by five agents and three managers for representation.

Within the next six months, Jazz booked her first major movie, "Waiting to Exhale," as well as a national commercial. She has gone on to garner over 30 jobs in the last five years that she`s lived in Los Angeles.

Some of Jazz`s television credits include "Malcolm & Eddie," The Jamie Fox Show," "Smart Guy," `Parenthood" and ABC`s "Ellen." Other movie credits include "Booty Call" and "Babe."

Jazz lives with her parents in the Los Angeles area. Her only brother attends Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts. Her favorite school subject is math and she also likes shopping, sleepovers, riding her bike and scooter, talking on the phone and cooking. She is very religious and prays every day.

Jazz`s final career goal is to attend Stanford University and become a pediatric physician. But before that she dreams of walking down the red carpet and dancing on stage with Janet and Michael Jackson.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN: Stockton, CA
BIRTHDATE: February 11

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