REVIEWS
SELECTED REVIEWS
What the Critics Say
CREW MAGAZINE
"A true triple threat"
MY ENTERTAINMENT WORLD
"Thank god for Jada Rifkin"
"Rifkin's voice is stunning"
"dependable leading lady"
"memorable"
MOONEY ON THEATRE
"Standout powerhouse"
"A triple threat to watch..."
"It’s hard to take your eyes off her onstage; she’s truly meant to be entertaining."
THE ENTERTAINMENT FAIRY
"...the actress who had us all in fits of laughter, was queen of comedy, Jada Rifkin. Jada; gifted with some powerful moves and an equally incredible voice to match...Jada had the entire audience in fits of laughter with her portrayal of eccentric Lacy, who aimed to lift the moods of all the down and out girls, with her killer one-liners, loveable nature and hilarious scenes..."
Willy Wonka the Musical (Lower Ossington Theatre)
Seanna Kennedy Photography
Sweeney Todd in Concert (First Act Company)
Dahlia Katz Photography
SELECTED REFERENCES
Respected Insight
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
(Lower Ossington Theatre)
Seanna Kennedy Photography
"I first met Jada and saw her perform in July of 2015; she was the lead in a Fringe production...Jada gave a dynamite performance. Brave, committed, skilled and vibrant...
I was able to cast her in the ensemble of one of my productions and due to her preparation, talent and presence, Jada absolutely stole every scene she was in. I then cast her in a productions of The Laramie Project, Dining Room, Les Miserables (just a small concert of some of the music) and as Anne in The Diary of Anne Frank, and she has never delivered anything less than brilliant...it’s rare to find artists who truly manage to balance the hard, hard work required with a positive attitude...Amazing talent, work ethic, commitment to her craft and theatre community." - Marion Abbott, CEO of Confidential Project
"Jada brings a fierce emotionality and physicality to her craft, and also an acute intelligence that stems from her sensitive ability to listen to and understand character. This extends to Jada's capacity to connect with her fellow scene partners and to respond intuitively, with a whole-body expressiveness. Jada has the innate and unique capacity to engage both comedically and dramatically; a disarming wit and an exuberant physicality in the respective likes of Amy Schumer and Gilda Radner, which compliment her formidable command of drama. She has an infectious personality and a radiant energy that translates to all aspects of life and art, from her presence in a room, on camera and the integrity with which she carries herself both professionally and personally. I am convinced that there is a not a character or story that Jada would not take on with tremendous enthusiasm; her commitment and work ethic is unparallelled on all levels of performance. Her fearlessness and generous talent would be an immeasurable benefit..." - John Marcucci (CFC graduate), Director, Writer, Producer
MORE REVIEWS
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TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL WRAP-UP
"I was very impressed by Jada Rifkin, our lead for the night, who was funny, charming, and unafraid to go all out...Rifkin alone was worth the price of admission."
THEATROMANIA
"Highlights of Quarter Life Crisis include Rifkin's beautiful singing voice and talent as an actress."
DREW ROWSOME BLOG
"Rifkin is so watchable, and so invested - her discovery...was hilarious even though it was mere background to a number - that every time she is on stage, blended back into the ensemble, one keeps watching just to see what her expressive face and Margaret Keane eyes are up to."
CREW MAGAZINE
"Jada Rifkin as Lenora gives an incredibly strong vocal performance. She is also a talented actor and really holds the piece together."
