After completing the Bachelor of Performing Arts at Monash University, Jessica went on to concurrently complete the Full Time Course at the Howard Fine Acting Studio, Australia, and a Bachelor of Social Sciences at Swinburne University. She has trained for years with LA-based acting teacher, Howard Fine, as well as with David Coury, Carol Rosenfeld, Jean-Louis Rodrigues, Marilyn McIntyre, Laura Gardner, Margie Haber, world class intimacy coordinator Ita O'Brien, and Australian director Kim Farrant.