Kelly M. Jenrette, a native of Atlanta, now resides in Los Angeles, CA with her husband Duain Richmond Martyn.  She is currently playing the role of Nettie in The Color Purple the Musical at Celebration Theatre.  Kelly first fell in love with acting in the 5^th grade where she portrayed Charlie in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.  Kelly was a proud member of the Freddie Hendricks Youth Ensemble of Atlanta where she performed in Jekonni’s Song, Soweto! and Times.  Kelly also appeared in the Alliance Theatre’s Broadway style production of A Christmas Carol and Kenny Leon’s Rejoice.  Since moving to LA, Kelly has had the opportunity to work with some amazing people on some amazing projects: The 5 NAACP Award Nominated Eclipsed directed by Robert O’Hara, the Ovation and LA Weekly award winning Women of Brewster Place the Musical directed by Michael Matthews, and the 2011 Disney ABC Television Group Showcase directed by Sue Hamilton.  In addition to acting, Kelly also started PractiKally Romantic, a wives group that focuses on how we can become better wives and better women.  Kelly believes and understands that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.