Growing up, Vanessa attended classes for acting, choir and dancing at Isolations School Of Arts. In 2012, she was fortunate enough to make it into the top 50 of the reboot of Australia's very own "Young Talent Time". In high school, she focused sorely on the arts, studying Music Performance and Theory, Theatre Studies and Technical Production. Straight out of high school and on to the stage, Vanessa has been a full time musician and entertainer since 2015. Getting her first break onto the stage of Crown Casinos Groove bar with a residential band, she quickly learned the ropes of the industry just as fast as they got to know her. Filling in with bands across Australia for public and private corporate functions, Vanessa developed the reputation of being the young, vibrant and energetic performer at every show. In 2017 she launched her own company, Strawberry Jam where she takes on the role as production manager, director and show development as well as lead vocalist for every show. Over the last 3 years, she has has the privilege of singing multiple brides down the isle as featured wedding vocalist for Craig Francis Music, which is currently one of Victoria's leading wedding band companies.On top of being a full-time musician, Vanessa has worked as a vocal teacher, model, artist agent, costume designer, makeup artist and assistant show director.