Jasmine Rosario, known artistically as JRose, is an international spoken word artist, teaching artist, and community builder from Queens, New York. She began performing poetry at 16 and has since transformed her passion into a career dedicated to amplifying voices and creating spaces where stories can be told with honesty and power.

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JRose is the founder of The Rose Garden Events, a thriving performance platform that has become a safe haven for poets, storytellers, and creatives. As a visionary cultural organizer and Executive Producer of The JRose Experience Talk Show, she continues to build opportunities that uplift artists and foster meaningful connection through storytelling and performance.

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A decorated slam poet, JRose has won numerous competitions across the country, including the 2023 BRIC Brooklyn Grand Slam Finals, Nuyorican Poets Cafe Slam, Rockland Poets Slam, and Poetic Affair Slam. In a full-circle moment, she now hosts the iconic Nuyorican Poets Cafe Poetry Slam, helping to shape the next generation of performance poets.

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She has performed on major stages including Lincoln Center, NJPAC, Queens Theatre, Write About Now (WAN), Busboys and Poets, and many more. Her artistic collaborations include work with organizations and brands such as Samsung, Boost Mobile, Dish Network, Poets & Writers Inc., Urban Stages, and The New York Liberty.

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Beyond performance, JRose is a dedicated teaching artist and mentor, leading creative writing, playwriting, and performance workshops in schools, universities, and libraries. Her most impactful work takes place at Rikers Island, where she works with incarcerated youth and women, using writing as a tool for healing, self-reflection, and empowerment. In 2025, she expanded her reach internationally through a teaching artist residency in San José, Costa Rica.

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In 2024, JRose became the first poet signed to First Generation Rich, releasing her debut book and spoken word album Pieces of My Crumbled Thoughts, submitted for Grammy consideration.

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Through performance, education, and mentorship, JRose continues her mission to inspire others to reclaim their power, tell their stories, and always ​#KeepGrowing