Professional Bio

Tessa’s passion for acting began as a kid when she participated in multiple theater productions through Christian Youth Theater. As a teenager, she acted in her first student film through the Carolina Film Institute and fell in love with the set life while working as an extra on the set of multiple films. The first Christian film she starred in was PROVIDENCE, a full-length Christian film which released theatrically and was produced by Mainstreet Productions. Since then, she has worked on additional inspirational and faith-based projects, including A BEAUTIFUL LIFE (Grace Like Rain Entertainment), DARK INTENTIONS (The Answer Is Productions), NEVER ALONE (Right Time Productions), YOUNG LYF3 (Right Time Productions), and most recently GOOD & FAITHFUL (Project 29:11 Productions). Tessa’s passion is to present authentic characters who grip hearts and allows viewers a chance to reflect on their own lives. She especially enjoys helping to present stories that are inspirational and serve as a vehicle for presenting truth. Tessa receives training from various coaches, including Rebekah Cook, Tina Gallo, and Jonathan Wessel. She remains an enthusiastic student of the craft and looks forward to growing as an actress and furthering her career.