Jessica (Jes) Washington
Joyce Chiles
Jes Washington (Joyce Chiles) is a New York City based actress; born and raised in Memphis, TN. She has a true love for storytelling. She is a recent 2020 MFA grad from the Actors Studio Drama School in New York City. Theater credits: Lena in WHO WILL SING FOR LENA, a one-woman show with huge acclaim; performed along the east coast and Monaco, France. Awards for this role include: Best Lead Actress in a Drama (3x), People’s Choice, Best Overall Production, winner of AACT National Festival 2019. THE MOUNTAINTOP awards include: Best Lead Actress in a Drama, Best Overall Production, winner of AACT National Festival 2021. Procne in LOVE OF THE NIGHTINGALE, Francine/Lena in CLYBOURNE PARK, forwarding an EMACT nomination: Best Supporting Actress in a Drama. Independent film credits: Linda in A WALL APART, and Young Belinda Royale in HALF THE HISTORY: BELINDA ROYALE STORY. Voice Over: GREATER BOSTON and WHAT’S THE FREQUENCY.
