Jessica is a renowned theater actress who has been thriving in the competitive world of New York theater for the past 20 years. Her extensive Broadway credits include notable productions such as "Anything Goes" alongside Sutton Foster, "Butley" with Nathan Lane, "The Odd Couple" starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, "Smell of the Kill" featuring Claudia Shear, "Design For Living" with Alan Cumming and Dominic West, "How to Succeed..." with John Stamos, and "Grease" alongside Rosie O'Donnell.
In addition to her Broadway accomplishments, Jessica has also made a significant impact in the Off-Broadway scene, with credits including "Crimes of the Heart" directed by Kathleen Turner, "Kristi", "The Country Club", "June Moon", "Tenderloin", and "Babes in Arms". Her impressive regional theater resume boasts performances at esteemed companies such as the Huntington Theater Company, Mark Taper Forum, GeVa, the McCarter, and six seasons at the Williamstown Theater Festival.
Some of Jessica's favorite productions include "She Stoops to Conquer", "She Loves Me", "Springtime For Henry", "Betty's Summer Vacation", "A Midsummer Night's Dream", and "The Cherry Orchard". In a departure from her traditional stage work, Jessica has also lent her voice to the beloved character "Mrs. Sparklenose" on the iconic children's television show Sesame Street, making her debut in the fall of 2009.
Throughout her illustrious career, Jessica has had the privilege of working with some of the most acclaimed directors in the industry, including Joe Mantello, Michael Greif, and Nicholas Martin. Furthermore, she has begun to make a name for herself as a director, with critically acclaimed productions such as an all-male production of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" and a revival of Neil Simon's "Last of the Red Hot Lovers" at the Williamstown Theater Festival.
