Jenna Hochkammer (she/her) is a classically trained actor, singer and dancer based in Washington, D.C.
She has a deep passion for portraying resilient characters across both classical and contemporary works. Jenna recently graduated from the Shakespeare Theatre Company Academy in DC with her MFA in Classical Acting.
During her time at STCA, Jenna had the privilege of understudying Rosalind in Daryl Cloran’s critically acclaimed production of As You Like It at. She also holds a BFA in musical theatre from the University of Miami.
Jenna has worked with local DC theatres such as the Shakespeare Theatre Company, Taffety Punk and more.
Currently, she is playing Ramia and Melebeus in Theatre Prometheus’ production of Galatea. This summer she will be joining Gem City Groundlings as Banquo and Lady Macduff in their upcoming production of Macbeth.

Hochkammer captured the spirit of Sally Bowles to the T, and her most impressive achievement was that she didn’t over-act. She was simply Sally Bowles. And of course, her outstanding voice didn’t hurt. Hochkammer’s rendition of “Cabaret” evoked emotions ranging from pity to sorrow to hope to hopelessness within a mere three and a half minutes.

Jenna Hochkammer, who makes for a debonair Tybalt in “Romeo & Juliet” (where she shows off impressive stage combat skills), is the determined Florinda in this play.

“…Florinda, who is played by Jenna Hochkammer with poise and elegance that make her character a fitting narrative counterpart to the show’s numerous courtesans.