ABOUT
The Artist
Jessica Nicole Hill is an actor, educator, writer, model and musical performer. The up-and-coming artist has been singing since the tender age of four, and acting since sophomore year of high school. Born and raised in rural Georgia, she always dreamed of moving to the city to teach and entertain.
Jessica completed her BFA in theatre performance with an emphasis in education at Columbus State University in the river town of Columbus, Georgia. She graduated cum laude in 2013 after working at the Springer Opera House as a resident actor, stage manager and teaching artist between attending her own academic courses. A KCACTF Irene Ryan Competition winner and WTF Apprentice Scholarship recipient, Jessica was celebrated in the collegiate theatre world. She took this valuable experience with her to Atlanta where she worked on various television and independent film sets before moving to Chicago, Illinois.
Once settled in Chicago, Jessica worked as a barista and logistics professional before eventually finding her way back to education and the stage. She taught preschool and became a mandated reporter for the state of Illinois. She has been featured in several indie films, commercials and social media campaigns. Currently based in Atlanta Georgia, Jessica enjoys working as an online English teacher as well as a self-represented actor and model.
Jessica has a passion for story telling and an appreciation for learning through life's journey. She looks forward to each and every opportunity to entertain and pass on that same appreciation for growth. Her ultimate mission is to inspire a hunger for knowledge and connection through education as well as living truthfully through imaginary circumstances with every performance endeavor. For more information feel free visit her IMDb page, sign up for coaching and consultation, or submit a booking request for character appearances and more through the home page.
FILM
Commercial CV and product conflict list available upon request
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VENERE
Denise - Lead
Venere is an independent film that was shot in Chicago Illinois in 2016 & 2017, released 2019. It was produced by Artigianale Films and is one of multiple IMDb credits on Jessica's profile.
THE LEGEND OF HIP HOP
Music - Lead
The Legend of Hip Hop is an independent film that was shot in Atlanta Georgia in 2014 & 2015, released 2016. It was produced by Origin Nile Films and is one of multiple IMDb credits on Jessica's expanding profile.
LOVERS LANE
Jennifer Stone - Lead
Lovers Lane is an independent film that was shot in Atlanta Georgia in 2015, released 2016. It was produced by Origin Nile Films and is one of multiple IMDb credits on Jessica's expanding profile.
SEX, WORK
Emily Bird - Supporting
Sex, Work is a web series that was shot in Chicago Illinois in 2016 & released in 2017. It was produced and directed by Shae Spence.
OLD SUMMER
Khalela - Lead
Old Summer is an independent film that was shot at Lovejoy Lake in Wisconsin 2017, released in 2018. It was written, directed, and produced by Brad Johnson and Julia Pugachevsky.
THEATRE
Height: 5'3 Mezzo Soprano / Alto Belt Weight: 160lbs
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THE BORROWERS
Homily Clock
TYA show performed in the McClure Children's Theater at the Springer Opera House - Columbus, GA
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Christmas Present
Main stage Christmas production at the Springer Opera House - Columbus, GA
RENT
Joanne
Main stage production at Columbus State University's Riverside Theatre venue - Columbus, GA
CAROLINE OR CHANGE
Dottie Mofette
Main stage production at Columbus State University's Riverside Theatre venue - Columbus, GA
COMPAÑERAS
Ana / Bernarda Alba
Black box production at Columbus State University's Riverside Theatre venue - Columbus, GA
NUNSENSE
Sister Hubert
Main stage production for Columbus Repertory at CSU's Riverside Theatre venue - Columbus, GA
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA
Fairy Godmother
Main stage Christmas production at the Springer Opera House - Columbus, GA
THE CRUCIBLE
Tituba
Main stage production at Columbus State University's Riverside Theatre venue - Columbus, GA
JUNIE B. JONES & A LITTLE MONKEY BUSINESS
That Grace
TYA show performed on in numerous schools across the state of Georgia - Produced by CSU in Columbus, GA
EDUCATION
BFA in Theatre Performance - Emphasis in Education
Completed Fall 2013
Completed December 2019
TEFL / TESL CERTIFICATION
TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. TESL stands for Teaching English as a Second language. The acronyms are interchangeable and both refer to teaching English in a country where English is not a primary language. With this certification, Jessica is qualified to teach English across the globe. She currently teaches students in China through EF Learning, an online education platform.
February 2016 - July 2018
ON-CAMERA SKILLS TRAINING
This experience was obtained through various classes in the Chicago area. Adult On-Camera courses have prepped Jessica for all things on screen from commercials to full-length dramas. She has studied at The Chicago Actors Studio as well as Acting Studio Chicago. Jessica intends to expand on her studies in the coming months.
January 2012 - May 2013
VOICE AND MOVEMENT TRAINING
An in-depth view of the actor's voice, speech and body in creative expression. It is one of the major components of the Musical Theatre Performance track. In addition to CSU's Voice and Movement course, this training consists of various dance courses (jazz tap, and ballet) vocal lessons, and classical text training.
June 2012 - August 2012
WILLIAMSTOWN THEATRE FESTIVAL - APPRENTICE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
The Williamstown Theatre Festival is a resident summer theater on the campus of Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. The Tony Award winning summer stock fest granted Jessica a full scholarship in the spring of 2012 through KCACTF. The WTF Apprentice Program is a hands-on, fully immersive introduction to the world of professional theatre. Jessica was cast in multiple non-Equity productions and was also featured as a Cabaret soloist. She worked as a stage hand / personal assistant on the Equity productions, and took several masterclasses with Lewis Black, Tyne Daly, and other notable entertainment artists.
November 2011 - March 2012
KENNEDY CENTER AMERICAN COLLEGE THEATRE FESTIVAL - IRENE RYAN NOMINEE
The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) is a national theater program involving 18,000 students from colleges and universities nationwide which has served as a catalyst in improving the quality of college theater in the United States. Jessica was nominated to complete at KCACTF regionally for her work in CSU's world premiere of Compañeras. She won the Irene Ryan Acting competition and went on to compete nationally in Washington D.C. where she would be rewarded with a scholarship to WTF
August 2010 - May 2012
MEISNER TECHNIQUE TRAINING
An immersion into the teaching principles of Sanford Meisner. Beginning work with reality of doing, repetition exercise, staying in adjustment with partner, the independent activity, justification and simple objectives. Training is designed to tap into the actor's spontaneous truthful impulses within the dynamics of the improvisational exercise.