Jennifer Caroline Messina is an LGBTQ-American recording artist, songwriter, actress, model, producer, influencer, and author. Born in White Plains, NY, and lived half of her life in Derry, NH, she started her career in local New Hampshire productions before moving to Los Angeles. She is of Sicilian descent. Growing up, she was very active in singing solo and in a choir as well as acting. She competed in Miss America pageantry throughout her teenage and young adult years. At 17 years old, she enlisted into the US Army and after completing her Bachelor's, she was commissioned as a Lieutenant into the military. Jennifer is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA as an Electronic Production Design Major with a Voice Principle. Messina's Music is Mental Heath themed and based on her personal life experiences. Messina's fan base is called the "Messina Mafia" based on her Sicilian descent and entrepreneurial work ethic.