Bio

Hailing from Reno/Tahoe arrives high energy DJ, Jess the Ripper. With over 14 years of professional experience under their belt, Jess has become one of the most popular spinners in markets across the East and West coasts. They mix everything from house, to hip-hop, to 80’s hits. Reno Tahoe Magazine said it best, "In a scene full of testosterone, Jess the Ripper brings a fresh and unique approach to the art.”

After winning Reno’s Biggest Little City DJ Battle at age 20, hosted by EDGE Nightspot, Jess landed residencies all over the city and hasn't stopped dreaming since. This win gave Jess the opportunity to open for celebrity DJ, Spryte, one of Jess' favorite DJs. Jess solidified their spot by being voted Reno’s #1 Party/Club DJ 2011 & 2012 by Reno News & Review. Jess next took their talents east, to Cincinnati, Ohio. Jess the Ripper landed residencies in the top bars and clubs around the city, and became the resident DJ at Horseshoe Casino/JACK Casino, (now Hard Rock Casino) after less than a year living in the area.  Jess played everything from corporate events, fashion shows, to the Citybeat's 'Best of Cincinnati event', where they were named Top #2 DJ in the city in 2015 and 2016 during their three year residency in Ohio! 

Jess the Ripper has raised the bar on a new challenge in the Pacific Northwest, to Portland, Oregon, where they were recently voted #2 ’Best DJ in Portland’ for 2022. They are currently booking corporate events, weddings, and nightclub events in the PNW markets, leaving some room for travel gigs. Jess has played for the Human Rights Campaign’s 'Gala', various RedBull corporate events (including the Kentucky Derby), and was featured DJing on a float in the Cincinnati Red's Opening Day parade and PRIDE parades across the country!

Jess the Ripper has opened for celebrity artists such as British multi-platinum recording artist, Ellie Goulding, Karmin, three-time Grammy winning group, The Temptations, and God-Des and She, to name a few. Playing with Producers and DJs- Spryte, Loczi Prima Volta, Playboy's Crystal Harris, the World's Youngest DJ, DJ Baby Chino, Team Bayside High, and many more.  Rocking the same venues as Lil' Jon, Enferno, DJ AM, Spryte, Discotech, JayCeeOh, Spider, Scene, Four Color Zach, and Tina T just to name a few. Catch DJ Jess the Ripper at their next show and see why they have been labeled the city's BEST DJ!

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