Jessica Antes
About Jessica Antes
Jessica Antes is a Teaching Faculty member at The Second City, where she has worked since 2010. She has extensive experience in comedy training and youth programs, and currently teaches various residencies in the Chicagoland area while also facilitating professional development trainings.
Current Role at After School Matters
Jessica Antes has been serving as an Instructor at After School Matters since 2018. In this role, she contributes to the development of youth programs in Chicago, Illinois. Her focus is on providing engaging educational experiences for students, fostering their creativity and personal growth.
Teaching Faculty at The Second City
Jessica Antes has been a Teaching Faculty member at The Second City since 2010. She has extensive experience in facilitating workshops and classes that promote comedy and performance skills. Additionally, she conducts Workplace Professional Development Trainings and teaches various residencies at schools and universities throughout the Chicagoland area.
Professional Experience at The Second City
Antes has a long history with The Second City, having worked in various capacities since 2010. She started as an intern and progressed to roles such as Youth and Teen Programs Assistant and Teacher's Assistant for the Youth and Teen Summer Camp Program. Her involvement spans over six years, contributing to her expertise in youth programming and comedy education.
Educational Background in Film and Comedy
Jessica Antes earned a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Video from Columbia College Chicago, studying from 2002 to 2006. She also pursued comedy training at The Second City, where she focused on Comedy Writing, Improv, and Acting from 2010 to 2015. This educational foundation supports her current teaching and performance roles.
S.H.E. Camp Initiative
Jessica co-created S.H.E. Camp (Sisterhood Humor & Empowerment), a comedy training program aimed at empowering girls and young women. This initiative focuses on helping participants develop their unique artistic voices through comedy, fostering confidence and creativity in a supportive environment.