Jessa Liversidge

Jessa's flawless, effortless vocals , friendly manner and versatile repertoire result in a busy schedule of performing. She devises and performs her own one-woman shows in venues from theatres and arts centres to cafes and care homes, adapting and refining programmes to suit the audience. Venues have included Castle Howard, The National Centre for Early Music, the National Railway Museum, The Joseph Rowntree Theatre in York, Helmsley Arts Centre, and several of the Durham Fringe Festival Venues. Recent one woman shows have included 'Songbirds', 'Two bards and a songbird', 'Some Enchanted Sondheim', 'Keep Smiling Through' and a new show in progress, 'A Tapestry of Life'. For different events, Jessa can perform with a range of accompaniments, from live piano accompaniment to backing tracks or a range of insturmentalists to suit the occasion and venue. Jessa can even perform beautiful unaccompanied solos for an extra special part of a ceremony or event, and is experienced in singing outdoors or inside, whatever the venue. Jessa is an expert in layering her voice with a loop pedal, creating harmony and quite magical effects. Jessa is equally at home singing a classic Carole King/Carpenters ballad, a timeless folk song such as 'Ae fond kiss', upbeat 60s/70s hits, jazz standards, musical theatre songs old and new, and even her own original songs and arrangements. With a wide vocal range, she can learn your special requests for your event, and has a lot of experience working on events from weddings, funerals, anniversaries, birthdays, and christenings, to Fringe festivals and theatre performances. As well as performing, Jessa is an experienced singing teacher and singing leader and can offer singing workshops and audience participation elements to events when requested, allowing everyone to enjoy the benefits of singing together. Jessa has a warm and friendly style, combined with efficient communication, making her easy to work with to make the music for your event just right.