After more than a decade as a film, TV, and theatre actor, Jesse pivoted to casting, founding Jesse Griffiths Casting (JGC). He champions inclusion and diversity in the casting process.

Dedicated to nurturing the next generation of artists, Jesse has taught at colleges and universities across Canada as well as countless other private institutions. He leads a monthly workshop for Toronto’s BIPOC community and serves as a mentor at the Canadian Film Centre’s Actors Conservatory.

Jesse is a member of the Casting Society of America (CSA) and the Casting Directors Society of Canada (CDC) and sits on the professional advisory committees for Seneca College, George Brown College, and Toronto Metropolitan University.