Jessica Ervin is a Chicago-based actor, working in theatre, film, and television.
An ensemble member at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, Jessica received an equity Jeff nomination for her portrayal of Ester in Dry Land and originated the role of Annie in Tuckie White's Motherhouse (Jeff Award - Best Ensemble; New Work). She has also worked with Rivendell on I Wanna Fucking Tear You Apart, The Scientific Method, Alias Grace, The Firebirds Take the Field, Women at War, 8:46 Breathing Room, and the reading of 381 Bleecker. Other theatre work includes roles with Minetta Lane Theatre, Goodman, Strawdog Theatre, A Red Orchid Theatre, American Blues Theatre, Prop Thtr, Walkabout Theatre, Chicago Opera Theatre, and Route 66. On screen, Jessica has appeared on Chicago Fire (NBC), and in the films Princess Cyd, Provo, Teacher, New Normal, and Appetite, among other shorts.