

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