Bio

Originally from New Zealand, Jessica is a graduate from the University of Melbourne- Victorian College of the Arts (Bachelor of Music Theatre) and has an Associate (ATCL) Performance Diploma in both Speech and Drama and Musical Theatre with Trinity College London

Jessica is currently the Voice Teacher at Iona College. Previously she worked as the Public Speaking teacher at St Ignatius College, Geelong and taught at The Academy of Singing and Hello Music Studios in Melbourne. She now runs her own thriving business Sing Act Speak based in Torquay, Victoria.

Jessica has over sixteen years of vocal training and is an animated and inspiring teacher. "I teach students how to sing, act and Speak with the essential vocal techniques required to make their voice the best it can be. We will work on breathing; posture; support and developing your voice into a versatile instrument with the flexibility to interchange between many different styles. As a performer I integrate both vocal and performance techniques into my lessons and  work on building confidence to perform boldly in auditions and competitions. “

As a performer, Jessica has starred in 'Chess' along side big musical theatre names; Silvie Paladino and Simon Gleeson, directed by Gale Edwards and performed as a soloist in Matthew Lee Robinson’s 'New Voices'. Her most exciting performance to date was being an international guest artist for a 10,000 crowd at ‘A Night Before Christmas’ in New Zealand. Most recently, Jessica performed in the world premiere of ‘Woman’, written and directed by Amanda Colliver. Her film and TV credits include Ally in 'Broke' and Erica in the short film 'Nostalgia'.