Jodi's Current Projects

Last Updated October 2008

November: My first performance in "Desperate Writers" will be November 2 at 7 pm. I will be playing 5 characters as I go on for my understudy role for one of the supporting cast members.  Please let me know if you would like discount tickets. All are welcome! www.Desperatewriters.com

November: I was cast in the new Internet series "Going For Broke" and am shooting my first scene on Nov. 1! More info to follow

October: performing for the ESSCO Corporate Event and boxing match. The first party at Morongo CAsino was a huge hit, You can come watch the next show on November 2 at 6:30 at the Tempe Buttes. It is a private party but you might be able to sneak a peek at me singing as MArilyn with Frank Sinatra.Video will be coming soon and added to my demo.

October: I shot the Shakeology Testimonial and lost a total of 14.5 lbs and 13 inches, including 4 inches from my waist! The photos and video will be coming soon to www.beachbody.com where you can also purchase the shake to try yourself, it is really is delicious and healthy.

October: I recorded more singing for the HAck and slash Christmas Album. It is a wonderfully fun Holiday spoof with beautiful music by Maia Rodriguez. Stay posted by visitng www.HAckandSlash.com

September: In Rehearsals for the new zany Comedy "Desperate Writers" by Catherine Schreiber and Joshua Grenrock, directed by Kay Cole at the Edgemar Center for the Arts in Santa Monica. Opens October 18 and runs for 8 weeks. www.desperatewriters.com

August: A featured subject in a Documentary about Working actresses in Hollywood called "I Heart Hollywood" Currently Shooting. Also shooting a photo-story calendar to go along with the Documentary's release. All info at www.FlowerGoddessProductions.com

July: began a test study group for Shakeology and has been working hard and lost 10 lbs in 60 days! I don't look like  the green elephant in The Rolling Stone add anymore!

June:  seen as a beach ballerina in a green bathing suit and tutu in a large 2 page print add for NBC All American Summer. The add came out the 2nd week in June in "Rolling Stone" MAgazine. Also showing in Entertainment Weekly and People Magazine.

April: Sang Happy Birthday(as Marilyn) to Paul MArciano, creator of "Guess Jeans" at the Beverly Hilton, Grand Ballroom on April 12, my birthday! Exciting and various  MArilyn Monroe gigs every week!

MArch: Posed for an Exquisite MArilyn Monroe Photo shoot with Photographer Susan Anderson. The final art piece will be displayed at the Jail Gallery for the HEF exhibit MArch 29 - MAy 3, 2008. 965 N Vignes St. #5A, L.A. 90012 info@thejailgallery.com. Opening night party is MArch 29, 6-10 pm. More photos from this shoot will be up on my site soon. www.susanandersonphoto.com

November: Featured in two different Infomercials for Hair Straightening Irons.

November: Pirates Dinner Adventure opens it's first Christmas Show on November 18

November: ROTOFUGI toy company add coming to Movie Theaters across the world. See me as the Burlesque pin-up "doll".

October:New photo up on Marilyn page doing a Birthday Party on Halloween, i took a photo with Frankie Avalon and JAmes DArren.

October: Featured on SNL in the newest "Tv Funhouse" live action Sketch. Airing in November.

October: Featured in the latest Health Regimen Infomercial- "Food Lovers"

September: Hosting the Mercedes of Southbay DVD series

August: Look for me as Marilyn in the latest MAROON 5 music video.

July:Check out my Red Carpet photos as Marilyn Monroe at the Yves Castaldi Grand opening in West Hollywood on July 13, 2007. I did take some photos with Tara Reid but have not found those yet. http://www.celebrityphoto.com/scripts/search/event-search.pl?grid=40&keyword=Yves%20Castaldi%20Opening%20071307&subkeyword=&celebrity=&search_type=headline&year=&start=40

May: cast as Treasure, The Captain's wife in "Pirate's Dinner Adventure" in Buena PArk. www.piratesdinneradventure.com

MAy 8-"Style her Famous" Aired lastnight! I have put the Cover photo up on the site so take a look and let me know what you think. Read my story and see before and after photos at http://www.stylenetwork.com/ssms-site/style.do?showId=6273

Catch my clip on "Access Hollywood" as Marilyn Monroe, paired up with fellow MArilyn Impersonator, Dena Drotar. The story is about our audition for this awful competition show called "The Next Best Thing" on ABC. I was not happy about the experience, but unfortunately, my footage is signed away now. Check you local listings under www.accesshollywood.com to see when you can catch the small clip of me saying "Oh, no, we're friends. Marilyns are very friendly."

Feb 18-20: Shot my episode of "Style Her Famous" for the Style Network with E-Entertainment, hosted by Jay Manuel from "America's Next Top Model". Showing a Marilyn Monroe Impersonator who needs a new style of her own---the chosen celebrity to make me over like?--Salma Hayek! Episode 209, airing May 7, 2007 at 10pm. Check schedules for your city at www.stylenetwork.com

Feb 7: Recorded a voice over scene as MArilyn Monroe for the beginning of director Joshua Sinclair's newest film, "Jump!" about photographer Phillippe Halsman, starring Patrick Swayze. IMDB it.

On Sep. 13, I shot my episode of "Wicked, Wicked Games", a new prime time soap opera airing nationwide on MyNetworkTV, a sister of Fox. I play an EMT on episode 44 which should air in December. More info at www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=art_of_betrayal

Finished "Hippolytos" at the Getty Villa's new outdoor Greek Theater. I got to go on for a Chorus Woman on Sep 14. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson came to see it that night! The production got rave reviews and was sold out every perfromance before it ever opened. www.getty.edu

Spent the last month training with celebrity Trainer Michael Carson, and shot the big Infomercial all weekend with Carmen Electra on the beach. Look for me as a lead fitnes model in the Thigh Styler National Infomercial

Look for me on an episode of next season's "America's Next Top Model" Shhhhh

Joined the Cast of Mysteries En Brochette in the Speak EAsy Show and the Deadly Disco Show. Go to www.mysteriesenbrochette.com

Finaly a proud member of Actor's Equity Association

Winter 2005: Starring in the Marilyn Monroe tribute on the Queen Mary in Long Beach as they launch the Marilyn exhibit with special guests Hugh Hefner and June DeMaggio. I performed "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" and had tons of media exposure. Just try googling it! We were on "Entertainment Tonight", "The Girl's Next Door" plus local television stations.

View my new Marilyn demo at www.jodifleisher.com/marilyn

Principal role in "A Christmas Carol" at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center with International City Theater. I played Belle and Mrs Fred. www.ictlongbeach.com

Featured in the European Brochure for Toyota Prius

Summer 2005: Became a member of female punk band Switch Blade Kittens! I play the Bassola and sing back-up. My first gig with the band is at Warped Tour 2005 in New Mexico www.switchbladekittens.com

Professional Actors Internship at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. Showcase on October 7. I went on for Bianca in "Othello" starring James Avery and played an Amazon in "Midsummer Night's Dream". Taught stage combat classes for the school days perfomances. Played all summer with rave reviews in the LA Times. www.theatricum.com

Also at The Will geer Theatrium, new plays staged reading through the Seedlings program. Stage managed and starred as Sheila in Mary F Casey's new play Women and Horses and a Shot Straight from the Bottle" on June 19. Directed by Anne-Giselle Spiegler.

Staged reading for Don Henry's film "Desert of Blood" at Investor's Swoiree. This exciting thriller is in pre-production for Windchill films . Hoping to be cast as the part I read for.... see www.snowfallfilms.com

Playing softball in the Universal Studios softball league. Go Character Flaws! See games every sunday night at Hijelte park.

Spring 2005: New Manager- Act Now Talent Group 818.385.1851

HollywoodPoker.Net commercial directed by James Wood

Marilyn Monroe Appearance for the Mayor of Norwalk, & Appearance for the Farewell Tribute Ball for Mayor Gregory Hill of Redondo Beach.

Princess Fiona Hosts a child actor awards ceremony ( CARE) at the Globe, Hollywood. www.bizparents.com

December: Some exciting Marilyn events came up. Panasonic held a beautiful gallery at stage 6. I took some pro photos with the gorgeous McKaws owned by David Christenson www.daddieo.homestead.com . The next day Marilyn Monroe attends the VICA luncheon of Mayor Hahn( he doesn't show up!) and I am now in politics!!

I jump into the role of Poppy Kirk in Macha Theater Company's Remount of "Garbo's Cuban Lover" for the last weekend at the Stella Adler Theater in Hollywood.

September: I visited Israel for the Holidays. My deep love goes out always to Esther, Uri, and Roi. Sagi is forever and ever in my heart.

August 26: Just booked an episode of Will and Grace!!! Shoots August 30. It is the third episode of season seven and airs Thursday September 30 on NBC, 8:30 west coast, 9 pm eastern stadard..check your local listing to be sure. I co - star in the second scene. What an amazing cast!!! Clips and photos on site!

Summer 2004: Also doing voice over work for ECCI educational cassettes. I am perfecting my "little girl" voice and also developed a little boy voice..... whoopee!

August 2004: One Woman "Marilyn Monroe" show complete with singing, dancing and audience participation up and going. Events include the California Pond of the Blue Goose International, www.bluegoose.org/convention/images (for photos), Los Angeles Auto Museum, The Macha Theater Awards, "Tango , Laughter and Coochie". Available for parties and special events. Video and photos coming soon!

July 2004: Staged Reading at the Ford Theater of Odalys Nanin's " Tequila Cupid". Role of Tami

April-June2004: Jodi was up in beautiful Sonora, California performing in the hilarious comedy "Lend Me a Tenor" at Sierra Repertory Theater. She played Diana, the sexy opera singer who seduces the lead. Photos are up and you can learn more about SRT at www.sierrarep.org

March 2004: Traveled to Mexico City to do research and location scouting for upcoming film of "The Nun and the Countess"

Fall 2003: Starring in new play "The Nun and the Countess", written and directed by Odalys Nanin., produced by Macha Theatre co. Based on the Novel "Sor Juana's Second Dream" by Alicia Gaspar de Alba. The Passionate Romance between Sor Juan Ines de la Cruz, a 17th Century Mexican Nun and Countess Maria Luisa de Paredes, Vicereine of Mexico. Runs Oct 25 - Dec 14,The Hollywood Court Theatre (corner of Highland, inside Hollywood Methodist). I play the Countess. www.machatheatre.org. Go to www.reviewplays.com to see a photo & review "Jodi Fleisher creates a veritable bon fire with her unabashed portrayal ofJuana's Lover. Fleisher's performance is augmented by her ability to absolutely carry off the demeanor and elegance of the part"-Review plays "Fleisher is scorching as the countess"-Entertainment Today. "Effortlessly flowing, Fleisher is superb, truly hypnotic as an aristocratic, mellifluos dove. She stays constant, bristling with a pent up fire."-NOHO LA "convincingly protrays the spoiled countess"-LA Weekly

Summer 2003: Performed at many special events and parties as Marilyn Monroe including the Hispanic Creative Advertising Awards at the Globe Theater. Pictured here with the pres.......http://www.adage.com/news.cms?newsId=38747

Now appearing as Princess Fiona (from Shrek) at Universal Studios Hollywood

Featured in full page add for H studio , Haziza Collection seen in Elle Decor, and Angeleno Magazine (Luke Wilson cover)

New three girl singing group for parties and corporate events called The Shades. Corrie Shenigo, Deirdre Moncy, and Jodi Fleisher perform popular girl group numbers from the 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's. Complete with costumes, music and mics. Photos and press package coming soon. Contact me for details and booking information.

May 2003: "Yankee Doodle 2000" with Open Window Theater.

April 2003: Photo shoot for new pomotional site www.TheIceAngels.com . Go to www.GlacierMagazine.com to see a great bikini shot on the cover of the magazine! Full site to launch May 25.

Feb 2003: Once again, Jodi is up to her neck in trouble! This time an innovative new show called "Shakespeare Kung Fu" The Dialogue is by Will Shakespeare..but the story and concept is by Will Kern with Bruce Lee style fight choreography by Bob Goodwin. I am workin my butt off kickin ass as fight captain and the sexy villainess, Rosalind at The Gascon Center Theater.

Jan 2003: Jodi has a new agent; For Theatrical & Commercial Representation, contact Pacific West Artists at (818 )755-8544 She is also listed on the Player's Directory at www.playersdirectory.com , and www.LACasting.com

Jan 2003: Jodi has joined the cast of Open Window TouringTheatre Company, and has started performing across California in Living the Dream, The Martin Luther King Jr. show. To learn more about the company or book a show, go to www.openwindowentertainment.com

Nov. 2002: Look for Jodi on MTV as the lead in a new music video with up and coming rock group, Wonder Love. The single "What it Seems" will soon be released. See photos, and listen to the awesome tunes on their website at www.wonderlove.net

June 2002: Jodi co-starred in a romantic drama, now titled "My Surrogate Lover", written and directed by Peter Debear, and produced by Lorin Dreyfuss Coming soon to cable.

May 2002, Jodi returned from her trip around the world playing Maggie in Jean Ann Ryan Productions' 42nd Street aboard the Norwegian Dream. While onboard she also was a lead singer/dancer in Rock This Town, a Fosse review, and Sea Legs at Sea, a Vegas extravaganza.

August 2001: Jodi shot the feature film "Virgil," by Don Gold and Goldade Productions, Inc. She played Amy (Supporting Principal) alongside stars of Roswell (Allison Lange) and Wonder Years (Danika McKellar). Currently the film, whose new title is "Sex and the Teenage Mind" is being distributed by Lion's Gate and is being shown at film festivals including Mi Fad in Italy. Keep an eye out for it's release.

2001: Jodi also spent time in the recording studios for a new japanimation series entitled "I'm Gonna be an Angel" by Digital Manga. She plays Natsumi, a principal role in this 26 volume series, in which the first 6 episodes are now for sale at www.omochabox.com. To see a character photo and review, go to www.akadot.com/column/dubtrack9-01.html

July 2001: Jodi appeared in a new Mystery Dinner Theatre presented by Accessories to Murder and Collet Tea, Written by Don Henry. The Featured show is "Murder in the Mandarin Ballroom" in which Jodi played a 1920's jazz singer and aspiring star.see photos page

2001-: Jodi is playing Marilyn Monroe at Universal Studios. photos now available.

2001: Jodi can be seen in the BMW Internet film and Guy Ritchie short starring Madonna.

Spring 2001: appeared in "Henry IV, Part 1 & 2" at Knightsbridge Theatre, in which she played Lady Percy as well as choreographing many of the fight sequences and performing the principal swordfight.

Fall 2000: Originated the role of a "shade" in the original Rock Opera, "Orpheus, A Season in Hell," by Daniel Gilboy. The soundtrack is available if you missed the production and press photos are coming soon. Go to voice demo for samples from the show