My name is Jessica Schuchardt— like “shoe” and “heart”—and I am an actress, singer, and dancer from Hunterdon County, NJ. Growing up, I was lucky enough to venture into New York City with my mom to see Broadway shows and attend master classes, where I absolutely fell in love with musical theatre. Since then, that love has expanded into acting for plays, film, and television.

I trained at NYU Tisch School of the Arts in the New Studio on Broadway, where I performed in ensemble roles such as Helen in Carrie: The Musical (understudying Carrie), as well as major supporting roles like the Little Girl in Ragtime, directed by studio head Kent Gash. Throughout my BFA training, I also appeared in a number of short films. I not only loved the intensive training at NYU, but also its emphasis on theatre within a cultural and political context. In addition to my BFA, I earned a minor in the Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology.

When I’m not performing, you can find me obsessing over my Pinterest boards, doing the daily NYT crossword, or showing people pictures of my dog and baby nephew :)