About

Bobbi Jo Kitchen is named after her father, Bobby, and her beloved Uncle Joe. On November 13, 1998, at the age of 6, she was removed from her home on Varick Avenue in Brooklyn, NY, and placed under the care of New York State. St. Vincent’s Foster Care Services in Brooklyn became her agency. Unfortunately, Bobbi Jo fell through the cracks of a broken CPS system, spending time in five different foster homes across Staten Island, Queens, and Long Island. While some of her foster parents were kind, others were motivated more by financial gain than by a genuine desire to care for her.

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Despite these challenges, Bobbi Jo graduated from high school and college on her own, with the help of St. Vincent’s Foster Care Services, especially after she successfully sued them for college tuition assistance at the age of 20. It was around this time that Bobbi Jo landed an extra role in Spike Lee’s film Da Sweet Blood of Jesus. There, she met Mike Ellis, Spike Lee's first assistant director, who encouraged her to focus on her studies during the shoot. When Spike Lee walked in, he asked the production team to keep the noise down so she could concentrate. Bobbi Jo was soon hired as a production assistant at Lee’s company, 40 Acres and a Mule. Spike Lee began placing her in front of the camera, helping her build her confidence. This led to her first speaking role in the film The Perfect Age of Rock and Roll alongside Taryn Manning. Shortly after, she became eligible for membership in SAG (Screen Actors Guild) and paid $2,500 to join the union in 2011.

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Simultaneously, Bobbi Jo worked full-time while attending college. She began modeling, first for G-Unit Women’s Clothing, Coogi Clothing, and BET’s Rip the Runway. She also appeared in national campaigns, including for Gillette, the New Jersey Lottery, SONY, and KISS Cosmetics. She quickly expanded into the hair industry, working with brands like Outre, Milky Way, and Harlem 125. Her face appeared on billboards for major campaigns, including KISS Cosmetics, and she was featured in top magazines such as Essence, Ebony, Hype Hair, and many others.

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Bobbi Jo's entrepreneurial spirit also led her to an internship at G-Unit Records, where, at just 20 years old, she discovered the beat for 50 Cent’s hit song "I Get Money" in a Bronx kitchen. She gave him the CD, and 48 hours later, he recorded the song and filmed the music video, which was shot in green and blue to match Bobbi Jo’s eyes. She also played the lead role as his "baby mama" in the video. Over the years, Bobbi Jo appeared in music videos for top artists like Wiz Khalifa, Maino, Jadakiss, Wyclef Jean, J. Cole, and many more. She also served as a coach for MTV Made.

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Today, Bobbi Jo uses her story of resilience and survival to inspire others. She is open about her personal journey to sobriety and her battle with mental health, encouraging others to face their wounds in order to heal. Known for her tenacity and driven work ethic, Bobbi Jo even booked herself a spot on The Jay Leno Show’s You Bet Your Life. Recently, she shared her life story in a powerful two-hour live stream on Facebook.

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Currently, Bobbi Jo is making an impact as a public speaker, live host, model coach, and actress, continuing to pursue her passion for commercials and inspiring others with her authenticity and heart.