She played the role of Jessica Smith in the Pitch Perfect series (2012–2017) and appeared on the first and second seasons of The Sing-Off in 2009 and 2010.
[1] Jakle was active in music from an early age, performing as part of the Sacramento Children's Chorus, singing The Star-Spangled Banner at sporting events, including a San Francisco 49ers game in 2006, and auditioning for the singing contest American Idol.
[2] After graduating from Loretto High School, Jakle attended the University of Southern California, where she majored in communications.
Her first film role was as Jessica in the 2012 musical comedy Pitch Perfect, with Jakle being chosen as a "ringer" due to her background in a cappella, at the request of vocal producer Deke Sharon.
[10] Most recently, Jakle appeared as Sarah in Pitch Perfect co-star Anna Kendrick's 2023 directorial debut, Woman of the Hour.