Jessica began her career as the Dance Captain and Swing on the first national tour of Fiddler on the Roof, directed by Bartlett Sher and choreographed by Hofesh Shechter, returning the following year as Assistant Choreographer. From there, she served as Assistant Director for the world premiere of May We All: A New Country Musical at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center and Associate Director for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella at Geva Theater Center, both directed by Shelley Butler. Jessica choreographed Oglethorpe University’s productions of Twelfth Night, directed by January LaVoy, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, directed by Melanie Long. Most recently, Jessica was the Associate Choreographer for City Springs Theatre Company’s Les Misérables, directed by Shuler Hensley and choreographed by Marla Phelan.

Jessica made her feature-film debut in the supporting role of Brandi Boardman in Candlewood, available on Apple TV and Prime Video. Jessica is the creator and host of The Story Project; a podcast for performing artists to share their stories in order to heal, cultivate community, and create change in the industry and world at large. Top Broadway, TV and film artists highlight the triumphs and hardships of life as an artist, bravely highlighting topics such as mental health, abuses of power, misogyny, racism, and eating disorders. Guests have performed in Broadway shows (Hamilton, Wicked, A Chorus Line), have acted in TV shows (Glee, Grey’s Anatomy, So You Think You Can Dance), have performed with top artists (Ariana Grande, Panic! at the Disco), won prestigious awards (Grammy Awards, Tony Awards®, SAG Awards®), and much, much more.

Committed to supporting artists, Jessica offers private coaching and workshops in dance, musical theater, yoga, audition preparation (theater/TV/film), and career coaching. She has taught at colleges and universities across the country including Emerson College, Marymount Manhattan College, University of Arizona, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and many more. Jessica’s training and certifications include: BFA in Dance & BA in Psychology from Marymount Manhattan College, ABT® Teacher Training Intensive (Primary through Level 3), 200-hr Certified Yoga Teacher (LL Studio), Body Project Facilitator (National Eating Disorder Association), Trauma-Informed Yoga Training (Exhale to Inhale) and Youth Protection Advocates in Dance® Safety & Wellness Certification.

An avid writer, Jessica shares her essays and poems on her Substack newsletter. She also fosters dogs, frequently visits her friends and family in the Northeast, and is making her best attempt at learning to play the piano.