Melbourne International Comedy Festival @ Theatreworks
Oscar O’Brien
Cabaret
Dancer
The Rhythm Of Life
The Cabaret Cube
Jason Coleman
Theatre
Ruby Wire
Dennis And The Dazzling Dentistry Facility
One Act Play Festival @ The Butterfly Club
Connor Gale
Opera
Ensemble
Joan of Arc - The Musical
Schwerdt and Walter
Tim Schwerdt
2024
Musical Theatre
Brenda Smears
Crush: The Musical
Federation University Australia Arts Academy
Beng Oh & Daniel Tusjak
Cabaret
Joan
After Joan
Federation University Australia Arts Academy
Angela Campbell & Emma Mary Hall
2023
Opera
Hermione Banks
The Spirit Level
Federation University Australia Arts Academy
Angela Campbell & Richard Chew
Musical Theatre
Nurse Higgins
A Girl's Guide to World War
Federation University Australia Arts Academy
Chris Koch & Shanon D. Whitelock
2021
Musical Theatre
Kathy Selden
Singin' In The Rain
Waverley Christian College
Melody Taylor
2019
Theatre
Javeria
The Suitcase Series
Malthouse Theatre
Lara Pilcher
Musical Theatre
Lefou
Beauty And The Beast
Waverley Christian College
Lara Pilcher
Training
Dates
Institution
Course
Field of Study
2024 - now
Pip Grummet
Singing
2025
The Space Dance & Arts Centre
Dance
2024 - now
Circle Studios
Dance
2022 - 2024
Federation University Australia Arts Academy
Bachelor of Performing Arts
Performing Arts
2022 - 2024
Ballarat Vocal Studio
Voice & Singing
2013 - 2021
Reflections Academy of Dance
Dance
2007 - 2012
Lind-Elle School of Dance
Dance
Skills & Attributes
Shoe Size
6.5
Clothing Size
Female - 6
Natural Accent
Australian
Accents
Australian, English, American Standard, French, Southern, Mid Western, Sri Lankan, Cockney, East Coast American, West Coast American, South Western, Western
Languages
English
Hair Length
Long
Hair Style
Curly, Wavy
Instrumental
Bass Guitar, Piano / Keyboard, Guitar
Dance
Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Swing, Hip Hop, Latin
Singing
Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Folk, Pop, Rock, Choir, Classical, Jazz, Show, Opera
Actor, Choreographer, Dancer, Extra (Background), Musical Theatre, Stunt Performer, Singer
Media
Public Media
2:43
Public Media
2:13
Public Media
1:51
Photos
Notes
Jessica is a Sri Lankan performer raised and based in Melbourne. From a young age, Jessica discovered her passion for creating and performing, and was involved in dance training, drama classes and school musicals that inspired her to pursue her passions professionally. She immersed herself in professional training at the Ballarat Arts Academy.
While studying for her Bachelor of Performing Arts, Jessica took on a collaborative role as she devised music and movement for 'After Joan' (Joan & movement team) - written by Emma Hall and Company 2024. Other credits at university include 'A Girl's Guide to World War' (Nurse Higgins) - an Australian Musical, musically directed by Shanon D. Whitelock, and 'The Spirit Level' (Hermione Banks & movement team), an opera written by Richard Chew and Rufus Norris. Her graduating performance was in 'Crush: The Musical' (Brenda Smears), directed by Beng Oh & Daniel Tusjak.
Most recently, Jessica has performed in the Melbourne One Act Play Festival at The Butterfly Club, in 'Dennis and the Dazzling Dentistry Facility' (Ruby Wire) as well as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival at TheatreWorks in 'Antilton' (The Enabler).
Offstage, Jess is an avid choreographer and dance teacher and is passionate about the next generation of performers that she teaches.
Link to singing showreel: https://federation.edu.au/arts-academy/about-us/people/alumni-graduates/showcase-2024/jessica-david