Jessica Hammett

Voice and Dialect Coach, Earwig

“Jess is a pleasure to work with. Professional, patient, honest and committed to getting the voice of the character to a place where you feel free to explore and create.”

–Gerard Kearns (The Essex Serpent)

“I have LOVED working with Jessica on “The Essex Serpent” – she was so wonderfully thorough and yet everything always felt light and relaxed. I have treasured her commitment, availability and generosity. She made the whole experience so much easier.”

–Clémence Poésy (The Essex Serpent)

Jess is a Voice and Dialect coach experienced in working with actors across all mediums. Her recent television and film credits include Rebecca (Working Title/Netflix) and Four Weddings and a Funeral (Hulu). Jess has taught voice, speech and dialects at institutions including the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, the National Youth Theatre, Italia Conti, Arts Ed and East 15.

She has a BA in English from the University of Oxford and an MA in Voice Studies from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. She began her career working with casting directors and actors’ agents, which gives her a unique insight into the audition process.