Jessie Fisher biography

Jessie Fisher

At Writers Theatre: Company

Jessie returned to Chicago after playing the lead in the musical Once on Broadway. After playing the role for over a year, she was fortunate enough to perform alongside musicians Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova of the show's final performance to close its three year, multi-award winning run. Other Chicago credits include: Of Mice and Men (Steppenwolf Theatre Company), SS! Taming of The Shrew, The Heir Apparent (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre), The Pride (About Face Theatre), 33 Variations (TimeLine Theatre Company), Frankenstein, Cabaret (The Hypocrites), The Original Grease, Its a Wonderful Life (American Theater Company), and Edward Tulane (Chicago Children's Theatre). TV Credits: Boss and Chicago PD. Jessie is a musician, improviser and teaches Meisner and Viewpoints at Black Box Acting Studio.

[Bio as of June 2015]