About
JESSICA LORION is an American TV, film, and theatre artist who was based in NYC for 15 years. She has recently relocated and is now living in Orlando, FL. She’s also a choreographer, adjudicator, fitness coach and the Host & Producer of the Podcast: Mamas in Training.
Screen credits include Metro Park (Eros Now/Amazon Prime), Homicide City: Charlotte (Investigation Discovery) and a national commercial for King Clean. Her theatrical credits include the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Babette), two productions of Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins) as well as numerous regional work.
She has been a part of new readings with Broadway Licensing Worldwide and recorded new works with Theatrical Rights Worldwide. She also helped create Ghost: The Musical - Chamber Version in a world premiere production (co-produced by The Fulton Theatre and Maine State Music Theater).
Teaching, encouraging, and inspiring the next generation of artists is important to Jessica. She served on the faculty of Broadway Connection, teaching at dance schools all over the country. Additionally, she’s a judge & clinician for Show Choir competitions throughout the country. She continues to teach masterclasses for academic and performing arts institutions nationwide, and coaches artists around the world via video conferencing.
The creator, host, and producer of the podcast, Mamas in Training, Jessica is learning everything she can about motherhood before she is a mother. She created the podcast to give new moms guidance and community from moms who’ve been there. As she fights an auto-immune disease that delays her motherhood journey, she is learning right alongside others.
Listen to the @MamasinTrainingPod HERE OR, on iTunes, Spotify and GooglePlay.
As a kid, Jessica would choreograph dances and force her babysitters to dance with her and perform them for her mom when she got home.
Her favorite activity as a child was to build a fort in her grandparent’s basement, watch Singin’ in the Rain, and eat raw spaghetti.
She performed in the Macy’s Day Parade with America Sings and danced on the Macy’s marquee when she was in the 6th grade.
Her godfather is John Jacobson (also known as “Double Dream Hands”), the guy whose video went viral choreographing dances for kids.
At 11 years old, Jessica road the Boston T alone (public transportation) in a race with her dad, as he drove.
Once as a kid during a rainstorm, she took a bar of soap and took an outdoor shower.
She played violin for exactly one week, but studied piano for 11 years.
She refused a trip to Europe after college to move to NYC—moving without any savings, no connections, and two suitcases. She couch hopped for three months before getting an apartment.
Once she was riding her bike on the sidewalk, lost control, and rode the bike down 2 flights of stairs. Luckily, her helmet protected her head.
She has been with her husband for 12 years, married for 3.
Her husband was born and raised in Puerto Rico, and they visit every year.
She’s a fighter of psoriatic arthritis and once had to use a cane because the pain was so bad.
She works out 6-7 days each week.
She’s been skydiving and has the video to prove it!
Her karaoke song is “Don’t Stop Believin.”
An East Coast Girl
I grew up as an only child in Massachusetts where I studied piano, dance, and singing, but I also played soccer. Growing up with musical parents, I loved music and the arts. I was surrounded by it. I always had a passion for helping others, being a leader and organizing; whether it was my trapper-keeper growing up or my NYC apartment. I am also a thrill seeker like skydiving, zip lining and roller coasters.
A True New Yorker
I graduated from Shenandoah Conservatory in 2008, and after 15 years in the city, I am an official New Yorker. However, I recently have gone in search of sunshine and reside in Orlando, FL. When I’m not performing or teaching, you can find me working out, at a local coffee shop, or spending time with my amazing support system of friends.
Always Learning
After taking a fabulous TV/film class by Heidi Marshall- I’ve found a new love for the camera. I have truly found an amazing group of teachers: acting, singing, TV/Film, business coaches...a real TEAM. They have transformed me as an actor and a person.
paying it forward
Teaching, encouraging, and inspiring young artists is important to me. Whenever I can work with kids (whether in private sessions, master classes, judging special competitions, or choreographing high schools), I want to help today’s youth find their passion for performing. My hope is to also show them this business is a true lifestyle.
