Jessica is a distant relative of Humphrey Bogart, and has dual citizenship (Canada/America). She got her start in Vancouver, landing small roles in 21 Jumpstreet, Fifteen, and a couple of specials for the CBC. After graduating from Handsworth Secondary School in North Vancouver she promptly enrolled at Acadia University. During the summer breaks between her years in college she worked for Princess Cruises, and traveled all over the world, including a Trans-Atlantic voyage from New York to Rome. After graduating she moved to Seattle to do some theater before heading to LA.