JESSICA MEDOFF
ACTOR
BIOGRAPHY
Jessica Medoff is breaking down barriers, showing her multi-dimensional talents and emotional depth as an actress of stage and screen. She is praised as a performer who, “skillfully employs her trademark vocal versatility to wring every drop of emotion out…” (Harold Journal). She is sought after throughout the United States for her impressive vocal background and for her commitment to her characters. Praised as a strong, diverse singing actor, she is continually engaged in an impressive array of roles, both comedic and dramatic, among performing arts companies and producers spanning film, television, theatre, and opera. [read more...]
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
"...a fantastic dancer and physical comedienne..." – Encore Michigan
Toxic Avenger – “Jessica Medoff is a delightful presence, and she plays both the buxom crooked politician Gabs Belgoody and Melvin’s irritating mother for big laughs. She’s a fantastic dancer and physical comedienne, and her numbers, especially the one in which she plays both characters against each other, are among the show’s most memorable”
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"...the strongest presence onstage..." – Deseret News
Man of La Mancha – “Jessica Medoff as Aldonza is the strongest presence onstage. Medoff’s soprano pushes her from gutter trash to Quixote’s queen. Her projection and dynamics work well with the lyrics Dale Wasserman and Joe Darion provide.”
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"...an absolute treat to hear and behold..." – Arts Fuse
Un giorno di regno – “Act I, an absolute treat to hear and behold. Medoff combined good singing with agile acting to make Giulietta’s scenes shine.”
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"...a booming lyric soprano voice..." – HJNews.com (Harold Journal)
Oliver – “Aided by a booming lyric soprano voice, Medoff dominates the stage with breathtaking acting and dancing skills.”
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"...alluring mischievousness...” – The New York Times
Dido and Aeneas – “…the Sorceress, Jessica Medoff Bunchman sang [her] role with an alluring mischievousness.”