Jessica Sherr is an actress, writer, and producer best known for her roles on Claws (TNT), Blue Bloods (CBS), Flight of the Conchords (HBO), and Cloak & Dagger (Freeform). She is the writer and performer of the acclaimed one-woman play Bette Davis Ain’t for Sissies, a powerhouse solo performance celebrating the ambition, artistry, and unapologetic spirit of Hollywood trailblazer Bette Davis. Sherr has performed the show to international acclaim, with 485 performances across 35 states and 3 countries, including celebrated runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and London’s St. James Theatre.
As a producer and actress, Jessica is currently in post-production on Bathtub, a psychological horror film. She also produced the award-winning dark comedy Wicked Image, which screened at the Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF), Coney Island Film Festival, and Lighthouse International Film Festival, and won Best Comedy at Austin Under the Stars, Broad Humor Film Festival, and the Borrego Springs Film Festival. Her producing work also includes the web series Scratch This, winner of Best Web Series at the Garden State Film Festival. Most recently, Jessica appeared in the film A Nice Place to Visit, which premiered in New York City. She is currently writing a new original feature-length romantic comedy, Return to Dance.
A versatile performer, Jessica moves seamlessly between comedy and drama. She studied improv at UCB, where she was a recipient of a Diversity Scholarship, and trained with master teachers Wynn Handman, Glenn Morshower, and Oscar-winner Mercedes Ruehl. Originally from San Diego, she now calls New York City home. When she’s not on stage as Bette, you can find Jessica surfing at Rockaway Beach on her bright blue board, Smurfette.
