Jessica was born and raised in Dalzell, South Carolina and moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee at the age of 13. Encouragement from her acting instructor at Ambiance Models and Talent in Chattanooga was confirmation that she should pursue her dream of being an actress. The following year Jessica was accepted into the Center for Creative Arts (performing arts high school). She attended several acting classes and workshops, and participated in various talent showcases. In response to a post on The Actor's Scene Facebook page, Jessica's mother submitted her to East Coast Talent (ECT) Agency for representation. She later signed and has been a part of the ECT family since March 2014. In addition to acting, Jessica enjoys singing, dancing and songwriting.