Tessa was born and grew up in the West Country and trained at Mountview, graduating in 1996. She has toured extensively with TNT and the American Drama Group in productions of Frankenstein, The Crucible, Oliver Twist and The Picture of Dorian Gray, performing in theatres throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Other credits include The Railway Children for Magic Mirror Theatre Company, New Faces Bill at the Players Theatre, Tallulah Darling, a Bridewell Theatre workshop performance, Twelfth Night and Robin Hood for the Nuffield Theatre, Southampton, The Little Mermaid for Sphinx Theatre and The Bitter Harvest for BBC Berkshire.
A strong and confident singer with much experience in a capella harmony work, Tessa also gained a singing scholarship whilst training. She practices Tai Chi and is a member of the Taoist Tai Chi Association.
Tessa has now returned to England after spending a year and a half living in France and having a baby.