Hello!
I’m Jess (she/they). I’m a multi-hyphenate Sri Lankan theatre maker and poet hailing from Essex, now based in East London. My work incorporates themes of identity, home and belonging, and prioritises equity, justice and joy for marginalised groups. Central to my practice is my commitment to uplifting Asian art and artists, who remain sidelined in the industry despite their overwhelming contribution to life in the UK.
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About Me
I began my career in the arts in Producing, and hold a Masters of Arts in Creative Producing from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Nowadays I focus on Stage Management, Performing, Directing, Facilitating and Writing. I am a published poet and actor-musician, having trained at Mannes School of Music and the School of Drama and Dance at The New School (New York City). I trained in classical singing with The Choir of King’s College London under Joseph Fort and Robert Rice, and with whom I have recorded several albums and toured domestically and internationally.
