Jess Ramsey

Jess Ramsey is a director, actor, artist, and a dedicated and passionate theatremaker. Being both neurodivergent and queer, Jess is driven by a desire to create new works written by and about diverse people. As a grapheme-colour synesthete, the use of music, movement, and colour is a vital part of their work. Jess’ multitudes of neurodivergence inspire abstract and conceptual thinking, and they are endlessly interested in philosophy and psychology. Jess graduated in early 2019 with a Diploma of Music Theatre from the Australian Institute of Music. Since graduating, Jess has been involved in the creation of new works as a performer, writer, artist, and assistant director. In 2021 Jess directed her debut production ‘Alice’s Adventures’, a new Australian musical, and in 2022 they were involved in the development of two new musicals, which featured in the Hayes Showlab and the Sydney Fringe Festival. This year at NIDA Jess’ highlights include directing a music video, ‘The Job I Took’, for Triple J Unearthed, ‘Not Enough Oxygen’ by Caryl Churchill, and assistant directing a live cinema adaption of ‘The Seagull’ in the June production season.