Jessica is an actor and writer. She trained at the Gaiety School of Acting, following two years with the National Youth Theatre. From there, she got her first professional job in Borstal Boy at the Gaiety Theatre. Since then, Jessica has worked on a number of productions across stage and television. She has recorded several audio-books and works extensively on medical role play.
Jessica is a long-standing member of Irish Equity, she has been involved in many campaigns and served on the Irish Equity Executive during the 1990s.
Jessica is a long-standing member of Equity. She has been involved in many campaigns and served on the Equity Executive during the 1990s. Alongside supporting performers’ rights, she continues to advocate for a widening of the Basic Income for Artists and a more sustainable model of living for freelance artists. Jessica has been involved in housing activism for many years and is currently working with the Raise the Roof coalition – campaigning to address the country’s housing crisis. Limited access to affordable housing and healthcare are just two of the areas which affect many members acutely.
Jessica is very glad to be back on the Irish Equity Executive and to help advance the work of the Union. Now, more than ever, she believes we need to fight for the rights of our members and the dignity of our profession.
