Artist Profile: Jessica It’s All Good

By Ellen Samsell Salas

Even as a child, comedian Jessica It’s All Good Jenne knew she could make people laugh. Now, whether acting, doing improv, working as a DJ, or taking the mic as a stand-up comedienne, the self-professed “extreme extrovert” with a big personality thrives on the energy of her audience. Her goal is not only to make people laugh, but also to make their day a little brighter with her words.

Jessica’s path has included majoring in theater in college followed by several years performing and teaching children’s improv with Elm Street Arts (now Woodstock Arts) before joining the adult troupe. She has also won a loyal following as the DJ at an Atlanta karaoke spot and performs with Fish Sticks Comedy, a faith-based national improv organization that has troupes stationed in major cities throughout the country, including Atlanta.

Along the way, she came up with her stage name, Jessica It’s All Good; listened to the encouragement of fellow performers, roommates, and friends; let serendipity play its part; and discovered her first love is stand-up comedy.

Drawn to stand-up work because she can touch people using her own words, Jessica says she would be perfectly happy if she were touring the country doing her unique brand of “clean” comedy that is “all about positivity.”

No matter which stage she takes, helping members of her audience enjoy themselves is Jessica’s priority. And knowing her audience comes from different walks of life, she avoids certain topics.

“My comedy is adult-friendly,” she said, “But still safe.”

Prior to every performance, she meets with event organizers in order to cater material to that event.

“I pray before shows and ask if there is something someone needs to hear today,” Jessica said. “Some people are going through hard things. People come up to me after shows and tell me ‘I needed this laugh today.’ That’s a real motivation.”

While performing, she lets the skills she learned in theater kick in by reading her audience’s facial expressions, listening to their laughter, and following their lead.

“It’s a mixture of spirituality, theater background, magic — a crazy talent — but reading my audience is crucial,” she said.

While she doesn’t hesitate to say that she plans to be a world famous comedienne, Jessica is also thankful for what her talent can give to others.

“I’ve always said I would be famous, but I’ve learned to appreciate what I have right now. When people know who I am, it makes me feel good. I just want to do shows and to make people laugh.”

For more information about Jessica It’s All Good, visit JessicaItsAllGood.com and follow her on Facebook.com/JessicaItsAllGood or other social media platforms @jessica_itsallgood.