Elizabeth Gillies

Elizabeth Egan Gillies (born July 26, 1993), sometimes known as Liz Gillies, is an American actress and singer. She appeared in several television series and commercials, before acquiring her first significant role prior to her 17th birthday, playing Jade West on the television series Victorious. She made her Broadway debut at age 15 in the musical 13, playing the character of Lucy. She had a main role in FX's rock 'n' roll comedy series Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll. 2Life and career 31993–2007: Early life and career Gillies was born in Haworth, New Jersey to Dave and Lorrie Gillies. She has one younger brother born in 1996. She is of Irish and Italian descent. Gillies' acting career began at age twelve, when she started going to local open casting calls. She quickly began appearing in commercials for companies such as Virgin Mobile. Her first television role was as a recurring character in The Black Donnelly