JILL BESS www.jillbess.com JillBessArtist@gmail.com. (907)250-3633
Hi, I’m Jill—a lifelong performer with a love for storytelling in all its forms. My roots are in sunny Southern California, but these days I call Anchorage, Alaska home, where I live with my husband Joe and our lively love bug of a dog, Griffin.
My background is a vibrant mix of professional theatre, improv, music, art, and comedy. I’ve done the stage thing (a lot), voiced characters behind the mic, and even wrangled high schoolers as a theatre teacher at the most diverse high school in the U.S.—talk about a crash course in creative flexibility!
I’ve worn a lot of hats over the years: artistic director, performance coach, playwright, actor, and yes, even fearless leader of two theatre companies (Anchorage Community Theatre and Alaska’s Broadway Kidz). I’m proud to say I’ve picked up a few awards along the way, but the real reward is watching stories come to life.
When I’m not performing or directing, you’ll find me elbow-deep in my garden, paintbrush in hand, or planning my next great adventure. Creativity is my compass, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.