Biografia
LaRita "Jazzy Rita" Shelby is an actress, entertainer, and media professional. She previously worked as a contractor for the Department of Defense, where she hosted and produced The LaRita Shelby Show for Armed Forces Radio and TV Services from 1990 to 1997. Her energetic radio show reached audiences in 57 countries and was recognized by CNN during Desert Storm.
LaRita has multiple projects underway, with TV and film credits including The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Martin, The Wizards of Waverly Place, Kings of the Evening, and the urban classic South Central.
As a writer and content creator, she has contributed to Lee Bailey's Radioscope, 1 Plus One Management, and EURweb.com, where she developed programming such as Vessels of Hope, Agents of Change, Count on It, Incredible Minds For Incredible Times, The Children of the Dream, The Rising of The Stone of Hope, and President Barack Obama: Hail The Chief – The Dream Comes To Life. LaRita maintains a long-standing relationship with EURweb.com, the home of The Electronic Urban Report. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Theater and Communication Arts from Loyola Marymount University and a Master’s in Media & Communication Psychology from Touro University Worldwide, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
By day, she is LaRita; by night, "Jazzy Rita." Regardless of the hour, she is continually evolving her career both on and off camera, striving to entertain, inspire, and inform. LaRita also teaches drama at a mental health facility for teens and is represented by Media Artists Group for theatrical and commercial bookings.
