Jessica David

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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. Jessica’s recent work includes Dennis and the Dazzling Dentistry Facility (Ruby Wire) at the Melbourne One Act Play Festival (The Butterfly Club), Antilton (The Enabler) at Theatre Works as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival—where her performance was praised for her “great physical comedy” (Lilithia Reviews)—and Murder at the Residence (Lauren) in development with Scratch That – New Works in Progress. 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