Yolonda Ross Directs After Jada's Death | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Yolonda Ross, who portrayed Jada Washington on “The Chi” for seven seasons, is still deeply connected to the show—even after her character’s on-screen death from breast cancer. She recently took on a new role behind the camera, directing the third episode of the latest season. Though she no longer acts as Jada, Ross embraced the opportunity, calling the experience deeply rewarding and a full-circle moment, especially while directing a pivotal “Sister Circle” scene. Grateful for the cast and crew’s unwavering support, she kept her focus sharp by limiting her script reading to only the episodes…