Jade Eshete Biography

Fast Facts

• Graduated from The City College of New York with a degree in engineering
• Started out working as a structural engineer before deciding to become an actress
• Performed with the New Harlem Arts Theatre of City College of New York
• Quote: "[On transforming into her "Dirks Gently" character] "The hardest part was just that: jumping in․ There are certain things about Farah that I do relate to, which were easier for me to fall into: being frustrated with herself, being a perfectionist, and how she cares for people in her life; all those were easy for me․""
• Was a member of the original cast of the Katori Hall production "Our Lady of Kibeho․"
• Performed with the national tour of "The Color Purple․"
• Well known for her role in the series "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency․"