Erica Jenkins
Erica Jenkins is an American actress, trained dancer, and model who began her professional journey in the performing arts. She studied at Warner Loughlin Studios in California and refined her dance skills at the Academy of Dance Arts in Dallas, Texas.
Her breakout screen role came in 2018 with the film Searching, where she portrayed Hannah. This debut was notable because the film is uniquely presented entirely through computer screens and social media platforms. Jenkins reflected on the project: it “ties into so much of modern day technology,” and she resonated with her character’s exploration of online personas
Since then, she’s expanded her portfolio with roles in both film and television. Highlights include parts in Animal Kingdom (2021), Trickster (2018), Love & Mercy (2015, as a dancer), and Casting Couch (2013). Jenkins also appeared in several TV mini‑series and reality shows, including five episodes on Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team (2007–2008).
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Erica Jenkins (also known as Erica Kiehl Jenkins in earlier credits) |
| Nationality | American |
| Training | Performing arts – Warner Loughlin Studios, CA; Dance – Academy of Dance Arts, Dallas, TX (elcinema.com, pro.imdb.com) |
| Acting Debut | Searching (2018) as Hannah – notable for ‘screenlife’ filming style |
| Selected Film Credits | Casting Couch (2013), Love & Mercy (2015, dancer), Searching (2018), Madhouse Mecca (2018), Run (2020) |
| Selected TV Credits | Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team (2007–08), Lightning Dogs (2018), I Just Can’t Live Right Now (2018), Beerfest: Thirst for Victory (2018), Last Life (2019), Animal Kingdom (2021) |
| Other Talents | Professional dancer and commercial model, SAG‑AFTRA member |