Jessica Gardner was born and raised in Warwick, Rhode Island. Knowing that she wanted to act from a very young age, Jessica was very active in dance, theatre, and the arts in the community. She graduated from Pilgrim High School and then received her BFA in Musical Theatre Performance from the University of Central Florida as part of the original pioneering class. After performing regional theatre around the country in leading comedic roles, then working as a professional choreographer, Jessica began booking commercials, print modeling, and hosting/spokesperson jobs. Soon after, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her film and television career.

Was voted "Most School Spirit" in high school.Attended college in Florida with Brian Cavallaro , David Blue and Heather Petrone . They all still remain close friends...whenever possible.At an audition for a film, ran into college friend David Blue by total coincidence. They ended up starring in the movie together.Third place winner of the 2011 Uncle Clyde's Stand-Up Comedy Contest at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank.