Jessy Yates burst onto fans' radar with her gripping performance in Netflix’sPulse.
The Netflix actress is originally from Cleveland, Ohio, arriving inPulsewith only five previous credits.
In fact, Yates earned a scholarship to the Ivy League institution, where she graduated in 2022.
You cant become other people without knowing who you are.
Its like cognitive behavioral therapy.
[Yates uses a wheelchair].
The rep theater that Yale runs was not accessible; half of the rehearsal studios were not accessible.
Theyre doing the best they can with the resources they have.
Structurally, some of these buildings are quite old and historic."
However, she will not let that define the roles she can take on.
Given her condition, Yates has become an outspoken advocate for fellow cerebral palsy patients.
Yates' next project afterPulseis the upcoming Christian Nilsson thrillerWesthampton.
It feels less clinical."
You have to figure out what could have gotten them there, says Yates.
His patients opened up to him so quickly as a provider because they felt comfortable."
Fans can keep up with Jessy Yates online by following her onInstagram(@JessyYates).
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