Jessie is an actor, writer, and reader. She is a fan of warm weather, Han Solo, and she someday hopes to participate in a Revolutionary War re-enactment. She studied acting at the University of Florida. After moving to Chicago, she performed her first local show with NMTC in Villains and was also seen with the company as Tanna in Plans 1-8 from Outer Space. She has worked with various Chicago theater companies and filmmakers. She also writes a blog, findyourchicken.blogspot.com. More than anything, she wholeheartedly believes in the NMTC and the fabulous, unique work that it offers Chicago theater.