JESSE OLIVER

Jesse Oliver is a poet, performer, and arts leader, best known as the 2017 Australian Poetry Slam Champion. Their work fuses performance, rhythm, and storytelling to explore themes of identity, resilience, and community. Beyond the stage, Jesse has carved out a career in arts management and strategic leadership, shaping cultural policy and supporting organisations across Western Australia. They have performed internationally, facilitated workshops in schools and communities, and championed spoken word as a force for cultural connection.