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Meet Jess...

Jess grew up in Orlando, FL never taking life too seriously, and always taking risks.  She fell into performing at a young age and was soon brushing shoulders with the best of O-town’s 80’s children. When it was time to choose, she landed herself in the Theatre Magnet at Dr. Phillips High School, which has bred such names as Wayne Brady, Wesley Snipes, and Joey Fatone. This incredible learning process sent her to Chicago, where she received her BFA in Acting from the Conservatory at Roosevelt University.

 

Since then she has been capturing hearts around the world singing back up for some top notch Tribute Artists! Favorites include  International tours of The Man In Black Show, a Johnny Cash Tribute; South American tours with Shawn Klush- Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist; and a live game show tour, America's Greatest Game Shows, with Bob Eubanks and Erik Estrada.  

Not only does she love the lime light, but she likes to get down to business!  She has recently accepted the position of Casting Assistant/Session Director at O'Connor Casting in Chicago, and she works for Brown Productions and The Foxhole Chicago, assisting with booking, advancing, and tour managing. Visit The Business Woman tab to learn more.

Performance Resume

Live Tours 

America's Greatest Game Shows - Co-Host 

Featuring 5 time Emmy winner Bob Eubanks, and Erik Estrada of CHiPS. National Tour

 

The Man In Black Show - Back-Up Vocals/ June Carter Cash - Brown Productions

Starring Shawn Barker, a tribute to Johnny Cash.  U.S., Canada, France & Belgium Tours 

 

Shawn Klush, Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist - Back-Up Vocals

35th Anniversary Tour.  Chile, South America & U.S. Tours

 

Band Called Catch - Vocals & Auxillary 

National touring acoustic folk-rock band, featured on MTV's The Real World.

Winners of the Independant Music Awards, Best Love Song- When In Rome 

2 albums, ...This and The Story available on iTunes, Amazon & Spotify 

 

Lance Lipinsky & The Lovers (& Lovettes!)

National touring Rockabilly band, featured all week on The Late Show with David Letterman for Elvis week! The Lovettes were introduced to the world on live television by Beverly Lee of The Shirelles and Judy Craig of The Chiffons, and were also the featured act to present Beverly Lee with a lifetime achievement award. 

Theatre 

DEAD MAN'S CELL PHONE  Steppenwolf   - Ensemble

THE LITTLEST LIGHT ON THE CHRISTMAS TREE Steven Harris Productions, Midwest Tour - Maggie

GREASE Act III Productions, Featuring Joey Fatone, Alfonso Ribero, Jeff Connaway - Dancer/Ensemble 

INTO THE WOODS Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center - The Witch 

LES MISERABLES Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center - Madame Thenardier 

PIPPIN Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center - Fastrada 

SHAKESPEARE & Co. Chicago College of Performing Arts* - Portia, Luciana

DEMONS OF THE FLOATING WORLD Chicago College of Performing Arts - Dancer/Demon/Soloist 

AN UNKINDNESS OF RAVENS Chicago College of Performing Arts - First Masque 

 

  

Commercial & Television Appearances 

THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN CBS Elvis Week - Back Up Vocals 

SPORTS CITY CHICAGO NBC, Morning Chicago sports cast featuring Emmy Winner Mitch Robinson - House Band, Vocals

 

DELL "STREAK" Gaffney Film, LTD. Chicago Blackhawks feature - Hot Chick 

GERBER Anything For Baby Reserve Label/Hogarth Worldwide - Mom 

 

  

Film 

MONSTER Patty Jenkins, Media 8 Entertainment - Teenager  

PICTURES OF US CNGM Pictures - Jennifer 

 

  

Special Skills 

VOCAL RANGE Alto-Mezzo 

June Carter Cash Impersonator 

SAFD Trained (and formerly certified) Unarmed Stage Combat, Single Sword, Knife 

DANCE TRAINING Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Basic Tap, Basic Ballet, Basic Tumbling, Balancing tricks 

Can Juggle balls and rings

DIALECTS Midwest, Southern Proper, R.P., Stage Standard, New York (Jewish), Boston  

Licensed Driver 

 

 

  

Education & Awards

CHICAGO COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS at ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY Chicago, IL - BFA Acting  

DR. PHILLIPS PERFORMING ARTS MAGNET Theatre 

PRIVATE VOICE Rebecca Schorch

CARPENTRY Roosevelt University, 3 years  

FL STATE THESPIAN AWARD & SCHOLARSHIP Musical Theatre

 

  

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