Originally from California, Jessica (Wizardry 101, The Magic Forest) graduated from NYU's Gallatin School in 2003 with a concentration in Grassroots Politics and Community Arts. She's gone on to become a professional puppeteer, puppet builder and teaching artist, specializing in Wizardry 101 and The Magic Forest. She's performed with Basil Twist, John Bell, Kevin Augustine, Emily DeCola, in museums, schools, converted loft spaces, theaters and bars. Jessica loves teaching for Circus Minimus because it challenges her to bring a sense of play to everything she does. She loves working with kids because they ask the tough questions like "I know you are but what am I?" and "So what, chicken-butt?"