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Went to U. of Utah, graduated with Fine Arts degree, lived in Pgh 2 years, then Wash. DC 10 years, worked for a Congressman, moved to NYC 8 years, became an actress/singer/jeweler (and changed my name to Jessica), moved to Los Angeles, CA, 6 years, moved to Colorado 1996, and happily moved to Wilmington, NC 2022. Full time artist since 2004 - and at 64 also returned to guitar and singing, mostly at retirement homes. Started recording at 64 in Spanish and English. (music on all streaming sources under name Jessica Wicken). Now singing mostly at retirement homes, Art Museum, and with the Port City Ukuholics. Getting old, but busier than ever with art and music. www.jessicawickenart.com jessicawickenmusic.com

I was extremely shy until I graduated and left home. The following years were filled with transformation leading to greater ease and happiness.