Jessica was born in Worcester, MA but moved to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada when she was 11. While in school, Jessica played basketball, was on Student Council and in the Dramatic Arts Club. She attended the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario, Canada with a double major in English and Theatre and a double minor in psychology and sociology. She started her career as an actor in the theatre (focusing on Shakespeare) playing such roles as Lady Macbeth and Juliet. She transitioned into television quickly with her first role on Queer As Folk. Jessica is represented by Actors Clearinghouse.

I Voted
2024
Tiny Texas
Sharon Wimmer
2024

Accidental Texan
Roxie
2024

Lioness
Bailey Rogers' Mother · (1 episode)
2023

1923
Nurse - BZ Ambulance · (1 episode)
2022

Walker
Ms. Julie Bramlett · (1 episode)
2021

The Chosen
Mother · (1 episode)
2019

Mega Shark vs. Crocosaurus
USS Corman Sonar Tech #2
2010

Megaconda
Wendy Armstrong
2010

Changeling
Protestor (uncredited)
2008

Against the Ropes
Boxer's Girlfriend (uncredited)
2004