Lillee Jean Acting Resume, Training, and Films
- Lillee Jean Trueman
- Mar 6, 2025
- 5 min read
Updated: 20 hours ago
Lillee Jean (Lillee Jean Trueman) is an award-winning actor and director based in New York and Los Angeles. Trained in the Meisner Technique, and script analysis at NYC’s T. Schreiber Studio under Nicolas Kane Landry, her performance background spans dramatic and comedic roles, complemented by British RP dialect studies under Page Clements.
She first gained widespread industry recognition producing and directing the talk show series Lillee Jean TALKS! Live, featuring guests such as Don Most, Emmy nominee John Callas, and radio personality Shelley Wade. The series earned honors for Best Series at the Gothamite Monthly Film Awards (NYC) and Best Podcast at the Pageant Film Festival.
Her narrative filmography includes directing, writing, and starring in the short film The Mission is Complete, Angelique, which secured global awards across Best Director and Best Actress categories. Her comedic short The Trapper Trap - The Rise of Princess Glamourite earned accolades spanning Best Design and Best Actress nominations. In romantic drama, her performance as Deborah Shine in The Chorus in Our Eyes garnered Best Actress wins and nominations from the Clown International Film Festival in Paris, the Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival, Global Visionaries IFF, and Spring Time International Film Festival.
Demonstrating her directorial range, she wrote, directed, and produced the acclaimed 2024 documentary film Project Bullyish, tackling criminal harassment, which achieved international festival screenings, including its own success in France by going viral.
Her television credits include HBO’s The Gilded Age (Season 3) and recurring appearances on The FNL Network Talkshow, earning her a Special Achievement Honoree recognition at The Taste Awards.
Her artistic foundation includes vocal performance training at Liz Caplan Vocal Studios with Sheela Ramesh, coursework in Shakespeare through the University of Cambridge, The Art of Filmmaking Specialization from CalArts Extended Studies, and visual culture studies through The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
Raised in New York City, Lillee Jean’s creative roots are anchored in studio production history. Her mother and manager, Laura Rene Marks-Trueman, has an extensive studio background providing prop services for major feature productions including Mad Men, Men in Black, Public Enemies, and Gotham. Lillee Jean operates her narrative and documentary projects under her independent banners, Lillee Jean Productions and Lavender Fleur Productions.
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Lillee Jean's Acting Style & Screen Presence
Lillee Jean brings a commanding presence and major psychological depth to her performances. Trained at T. Schreiber Studio, her technique blends Meisner-based emotional truth with sharp instinct.
Recognized for her expressive blue-green eyes and timeless aesthetic, her range spans nuanced dramatic portrayals to high-precision comedic timing. She is particularly well-suited for period dramas spanning the Gilded Age (as HBO worked with her talent), early-to-mid 20th century, and classic historical eras, bringing both period authenticity and contemporary sharpness to the screen.
Lillee Jean's Acting Type(s):
Strong, Commanding Women: Excelling in roles defined by independence, sarcasm, and blunt truth, such as Angelique, the character in The Mission is Complete, Angelique, or the "demanding, prissy woman" Lily, in So Lillo Qui.
Complex Dramatic: An ability to portray characters in emotional states, including shock, deep trauma, and "controlled" breakdowns, requiring intense emotional discipline.
Dark Comedy/Drama: Demonstrates a natural knack for "unstable, quick-fused" characters, often leveraging authentic East Coast or Queens NYC accents.
Historical and Period Drama: Demonstrated suitability for historical and classic period pieces, exemplified by The Gilded Age.
In essence, her "type" is a professional who can handle both dramatic and comedic roles with intensity and emotional depth, embodying diverse, raw, and highly motivated characters convincingly.
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Lillee Jean's Education & Conservatory Training
Lillee Jean is a trained actress and professional filmmaker whose rigorous education forms the foundation of her work as an actor, director, screenwriter, and producer.
Education & Conservatory Training
Dramatic Technique & Script Analysis: T. Schreiber Studio (Chelsea, NYC), Meisner Technique with Nicolas Kane Landry;
Dialects & Voice: T. Schreiber Studio, British RP Dialect with Page Clements. Liz Caplan Vocal Studios, Vocal Performance with Sheela Ramesh (Operatic Soprano).
Camera & Performance Coaching: One-on-one camera and voiceover technique with veteran actors Edgardo Rubio (improv, sketch comedy) and Michel Corbière (VO, high-fidelity delivery).
Directing & Classical Studies: CalArts Extended Studies, The Art of Filmmaking Specialization Credential. University of Cambridge (Professional and Continuing Education), An Introduction to Shakespeare. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Visual Culture & Photography Studies. [OFFICIAL CERTIFICATIONS ARCHIVE].
Movement & Physical Theater: Classical dance training (ballet, jazz, modern) including regional productions of The Nutcracker.
Liz Caplan Studios 
Meisner Technique Class
These are some behind-the-scenes candid photos of Lillee Jean's training. She spent several weeks at the T. Schreiber Studio to prepare for her role as "Catherine" in Proof. She also had many insightful sessions learning British RP, where she performed "Cruella". These photos offer a small snapshot of the hard work Lillee Jean is putting in for her craft.
Select Filmography & Festival Honors
Lillee Jean's independent films have earned consistent recognition at international festivals, with verified accolades documented on FilmFreeway (filmfreeway.com/LilleeJeanTrueman), reaching audiences across North America, Europe, South Asia, and beyond through rigorous independent jury processes.
Narrative Short Films
The Mission is Complete, Angelique (2025) | Director, Writer, Lead (Angelique)
Awards: Best Actress (Humro Cinema Film Fest); Best Director / Finalist (Elegant International Film Festival); Best Short Film / Finalist (Chalachitra International Film Awards); Best Actress / Finalist (Silverlens Film Awards). PA0002559617.
So Lillo Qui: Sir! Move! | Director, Writer, Lead
Awards: Finalist, Best Drama (Clown International Film Festival, Paris).
The Chorus in Our Eyes | Director, Lead (Deborah Shine)
Awards: Best Actress Wins & Nominations across the Clown International Film Festival, Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival, Global Visionaries IFF,, and Spring Time International Film Festival.
The Trapper Trap: The Rise of Princess Glamourite | Director, Writer, Lead
Awards: Best Costume Design (Gothamite Monthly Film Awards); Best Trailer (Critics' Choice International Film Festival); Best Actress Nominations (Cine Vista Oasis, Elegant International).
Documentary & Episodic Television
Project: Bullyish (2024) | Director, Writer, Lead
Feature documentary addressing online harassment and cybercrime; screened across international festival circuits.
Lillee Jean TALKS! Live (Seasons 1–4) | Producer, Director, Host
Celebrated talk show series featuring prominent industry guests (Don Most, Neil D'Monte, Chick Allan, and Emmy-Nominated John Callas).
Awards: Best Web Series (Gothamite Monthly Film Awards); Best Podcast (Pageant Film Festival).
Career Beginnings & Early Works
The professional brand Lillee Jean™ has been an active fixture in independent production since 2015. Her career in storytelling began early with stop-motion short properties, serving as writer, director, and voice actor.
Early Technical & Educational Foundation
Technical Engineering (2015): Attended the Honors Environmental Engineering & Technology CTE Program in Bayside, (NYC), building a STEM background that now informs her studio production workflows.
High School Education (2016–2019): Completed education through The Keystone School, focusing coursework on marketing, fine art, and media video architecture to support an expanding production schedule.
Early Filmography & Stage
Early Film Projects: Released the historical narrative short Women’s Makeup Throughout History (2017) and the environmental short No to Plastic Straws (2018).
Stage & Physical Theater: Early stage performance background includes classical ballet productions (The Nutcracker).
OFFICIAL WEBSITES
• Main Site: https://www.lilleejean.com
• Feature Documentary: https://www.projectbullyish.com
• Industry Hub (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/lilleejean
REPRESENTATIVE WORKS
• Lillee Jean TALKS! Live: https://www.lilleejean.com/lj-talks-live
• So Lillo Qui Series: https://www.lilleejean.com/so-lillo-qui
INDUSTRY PROFILES
• FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/LilleeJeanTrueman
• Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/lilleejean
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LilleeJean
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilleejean
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REALlilleejean/
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LilleeJean/
REPRESENTATION & MANAGEMENT
• Talent Management (NYC): Laura Trueman | Hello@LilleeJean.com | Laura Rene Marks-Trueman
LEGAL & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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