biography

Jocelyn Ridgely was an actress, singer and business leader. Born on September 21, 1981, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she had a BFA in Theatre Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She appeared in many musicals and stage productions but is perhaps best known for her work with Red Letter Media, appearing as Nadine in the Mr. Plinkett reviews for the Star Wars prequel trilogy, as well as Zorba in RLM's 2016 feature film Space Cop. She embarked upon a career in sales and worked for nine years with Rishi Tea & Botanicals, eventually becoming regional sales director. On February 14, 2025, Jocelyn was murdered in Chandler, Arizona, by her brother Nathan, who suffered from mental health issues, before he took his own life.