Jess is a Michigan-based lighting, costume, and scenic designer. They are a lecturer in Design & Production at the University of Michigan. Prior to relocating to Michigan in 2019, Jess lived in Chicago, where they designed lights for the Jedlicka Performing Arts Center, Promethean Theatre Ensemble, The Actors Gym, City Lit, and Profiles. Chicago costume design credits include the side project, and Northbrook Theatre. Regional credits include Penobscot Theatre Company, Theatreworks Colorado Springs, Maples Repertory Theatre, Birmingham Children's Theatre, Riverside Theatre, Iowa Summer Repertory, City Circle Acting Company, Davenport Junior Theatre, Quad Cities Theatre Workshop, University of Northern Iowa, and Hollins University. Jess holds a BFA in Theatre Design from the University at Buffalo and an MFA in Theatre Arts from the University of Iowa.
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