She also lent her voice to many television and radio projects and appeared in numerous productions for theater, feature film and television, including the lead in a Nickelodeon pilot, Bus Number 9, which earned her a nomination for a Young Artists Award.
Soon after, Jessica landed her first role in the film Godfather III followed by the cult classic Household Saints, and booked multiple national commercial spots including Cheerios, Burger King, and a groundbreaking Nike campaign directed by Spike Lee.