Jemma grew up on the Central Coast of NSW, and it was here during her early childhood that her love for performing and entertaining was developed. Throughout her teenage years, Jemma was involved in various amateur musical theatre productions and at the age of 18 became the lead singer of a pop band, playing gigs all over Sydney. At 21 she moved to Melbourne to enhance and develop her skills and opportunities as a Musical Theatre performer.
After a number of commercial engagements, Jemma left Australia and headed to Universal Studios Japan where she was initially cast as the Bride of Frankenstein in the Monster Rock and Roll Show. She was then cast as Elphaba in a world first staged adaptation of WICKED, where she was privileged to meet and perform for the creative team of WICKED; Stephen Schwartz, Winnie Holzman and Mark Platt. This role was especially unique since Jemma was required to perform parts of the show in Japanese.
Jemma was thrilled to be a part of the Australian premiere of Wicked in Melbourne, where she was Standby and Performed the Role of Elphaba. She was then honored to take over the lead role in Sydney during the 2010 season. Her involvement with the Wicked production has led to numerous opportunities including performing at the 2008 and 2010 Carols by Candlelight, 2009 Carols in the Domain, Wicked cast performances at Melbourne's Federation Square and Town Hall, Special Guest Performer at the 2009 Australian Ethnic Business Awards and the 2009 QANTAS Business Awards, AFL pre-match entertainment performances, Singing at the ANZ Rob Guest Endowment Fund Concert and appearing on Kerri-Anne Kennerely's morning TV show.
Jemma is very excited to be touring Australia as Elphaba and she would like to take this opportunity to thank her family, friends and husband Josh for their continued support and love.
