Jessi Mechler is an American actress and dancer, best known for her role as Nicole in the award-winning film Boyhood (2014).

Among her other notable roles: Caroline (as a child) in the TV series Saving Grace (2010); Gina in the web series Morganville: The Series (2014); the Astrologer Girl in the feature film Everybody Wants Some!! (2016).

She combines dance training (ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, tap) with acting skill, which gives her particular expressiveness in roles requiring movement and physicality. Her appearance in Boyhood, a film shot over 12 years, brought her international recognition.

Jessi Mechler runs her own YouTube channel with personal clips, behind-the-scenes material, and film scenes. She is also active on Instagram, where she shares details of her creative life.