ABOUT JILLIAN

Born in Portland, Oregon, Jillian Clare is a versatile talent, having graced both the big and small screens with her dynamic performances. She garnered double awards for her portrayal of pre-teen Abby Deveraux on NBC’s Days Of Our Lives and became widely recognized for her role as Haley Ferguson, Tori's rival, in Nickelodeon's Victorious film Freak the Freak Out.

Jillian's film career features notable performances in The Kitchen, starring alongside Bryan Greenberg and Laura Prepon, and the faith-based holiday feature By God’s Grace. She also stars in Alien Abduction, produced by Lawrence Bender and Mike Fleiss for IFC.

Clare's stage presence is equally impressive, with lead roles in various musicals, original pieces, and iconic plays. In Fall 2014, she expanded her theatrical horizons with Delusion: Lies Within, a pioneering horror theater production by the Tony Award-winning Glendell Entertainment, and continued her success in the 2016 production of Delusion: His Crimson Queen.

In early 2010, Jillian ventured into New Media, producing and starring in the multi-award-winning teen series Miss Behave. Her role earned her the Best Lead Actress in a Drama award at the 2011 International Television Festival and three consecutive Indie Series Award nominations. She later starred in the Season Two finale of the Canadian series Clutch, which won her Best Supporting Actress in a Drama at the 2014 Indie Series Awards. She also starred in Acting Dead, a dark comedy about Hollywood and zombies, the first independent series to win a Primetime Emmy. Additionally, she made a guest appearance on the award-winning mini-digital series Fame Dogs.

In 2016, Jillian joined the cast of Ladies of The Lake, portraying Cassidy Montgomery, the Queen Bee of the children in an exclusive gated community. The mini-series, based on Ken Corday's novel, is available exclusively on Amazon.

Jillian starred in and produced Pretty Broken, which premiered at The Newport Beach Film Festival and was released in March 2019. She made her directorial debut with To The Beat!, a film about twin sisters competing in a dance contest, which is available on Amazon Prime. She also directed the sequel, To The Beat! Back 2 School, making her one of the few women in history to direct both films in a series.

During quarantine, Jillian launched her podcast, Thanks For Coming In, featuring guests sharing their best and worst audition stories. The show has charted globally and led to an exclusive distribution deal with REALM. Jillian also co-created, co-directed, and starred in the fiction podcast The Case Within, further showcasing her multifaceted talents.

In addition to her extensive career in the arts, Clare is an outspoken environmentalist and activist who dedicates time to working with numerous charities including the Beagle Freedom Project. In 2018, she founded the "Joy of Giving" holiday event, benefiting animal and human charities. Jillian serves on the SAG-AFTRA Board and as Co-Chair of the Los Angeles Young Performers Committee. She returned to college during the 2020 lockdown, graduating with honors in Political Science in 2023 and serving as the commencement speaker. She is currently pursuing a Master's in Legal Sciences at Cornell and is a member of Film Fatales, a prestigious group of female directors. Jillian has several projects in the works, continuing to expand her influence and impact in the industry.