Jessie Diepeveen is a Cape Town and Johannesburg based performer writer director and all round lover of bringing interesting stories to life She is a graduate of the University of Cape Town where she received a distinction in her PerformanceMaking degree Though her career is only just launching Jessies recent work includes a lead role Candice on SABC2s Signal High 2 2021 directed by Vincent Moloi as well as a lead in the short film Around Again 2022 In early 2023 Jessie debuted as a professional writer and director with her play Patisserie Femme When Jessie has a moment to spare she is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fanatic water sports enthusiast a singer and an avid South African wildlifegoer