Jill Taffet earned her BFA at the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Art & Science in New York, studying under the mentorship of renowned artist and experimental animator Robert Breer. Following graduation, Taffet embarked on a successful career as a motion artist in both New York and Los Angeles, where she garnered awards for her groundbreaking animation and new media projects for television and cable networks. Transitioning her focus in the mid-2000s, she redirected her attention to her personal artistic endeavors and higher education. In 2013 she was awarded an MFA degree in New Genres from the San Francisco Art Institute, studying under the guidance of esteemed media artist Lynn Hershman Leeson. Since then, Taffet has been deeply involved in creating immersive and time-based artworks, showcasing her creations both nationally and internationally. She is currently faculty at Ringling College of Art & Design.