Jessica Ross

Jessica Ross is a talented LGBTQ+ writer based in Los Angeles, whose creative talents span across digital media, television, podcasts, branded content, and board games. She gained recognition as a cast member of CollegeHumor's comedic series, Hardly Working, where her sketch, "The Straightest Dude Ever," garnered nearly 10 million views, showcasing her unique comedic voice.

Before gaining fame, Jessica served as a Senior Writer in CollegeHumor's branded content division, collaborating with major brands such as Amazon, Netflix, and Coca-Cola. Her work extended to various series on Dropout.tv, including popular titles like Kingpin Katie, Ultramechatron Team Go!, Dimension 20: Tiny Heist, and Um, Actually. Alongside fellow comedian Rekha Shankar, she co-hosted the vodcast Erotic Clubhouse, previously known as Erotic Book Club.

In addition to her work in established productions, Jessica has contributed freelance writing to notable platforms like Adult Swim, Amazon's Wondery, NBC's Red Nose Day, Riot Games, and Hunt A Killer. Her original pilot, The Witch of Dedham, achieved significant recognition by progressing to the Second Round at the Austin Film Festival, making the Top 50 in the LaunchPad Pilot Competition and earning a Semi-Finalist spot in the WeScreenplay Diverse Voices competition. Furthermore, her spec script for What We Do In The Shadows also advanced in the Austin Film Festival.

Jessica's performance background includes years at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, where she was a member of the Maude Team Bombardier, featuring talents like Diona Reasonover, Jocelyn DeBoer, and John Milhiser. Fun fact: despite common belief, she identifies as a Sagittarius, not a Pisces.