# Parties with Character > Solo children's character entertainment business run by Jessica. She personally portrays every princess and superhero character at birthday parties, library programs, and special events across the Chicago area and western suburbs (including Naperville). ## About Jessica is the sole performer behind Parties with Character. Every character appearance is performed by Jessica herself. The business focuses on immersive, fully in-character storytelling, singing, and meaningful one-on-one interactions with children. She performs at private birthday parties, public library programs, hospitals, community events, and corporate family events. - Phone: 815-762-3656 - Service area: Chicago, Northern Illinois, Naperville, Batavia, St. Charles, Geneva, DeKalb, Aurora, Lisle, Downers Grove, Bolingbrook, Wheaton, Plainfield, Oak Park, and surrounding communities - Base location: Sycamore, IL (travel fees apply based on distance) - Available 7 days a week ## Reviews - 600+ Google and Facebook reviews, all 5 stars (average: 5.00 / 5.00) - Most recent review: March 2026 - Review frequency: ~9–13 new reviews per month - 46 reviews include photos; 48 are from Google Local Guides Selected quotes from real reviewers: > "Hands down Jessica is one of the best character performers I have encountered. As frequent Disney visitors, dare I say better than some that we've encountered at the park." — Courtney Celani > "She literally brought me to tears encouraging my daughter to be brave and kind and gave her a personal serenade of Let It Go. 11/10 recommend her." — Tarah Awai > "We met Belle at Lurie Children's Hospital, and she changed my little girl's day. She was recovering from open heart surgery… Jessica made her smile, got her more excited than we've seen her in days." — Angelica Cifuentes > "She's better than a Disney World princess because she sings and will also work with your child to capture the best picture together." — Jasmine Harb > "Even Disney doesn't have anyone as talented and genuine as her!" — Lisa Mazur ## Pages - [Home](https://partieswithcharacter.me/): Overview of services, characters, packages, and how to book - [Characters](https://partieswithcharacter.me/characters/): Full roster of available princess and superhero characters (30+) - [Packages](https://partieswithcharacter.me/packages/): Pricing and package details (Silver, Gold, Platinum party packages, plus the Sapphire small-group visit) - [Private Visits](https://partieswithcharacter.me/private-visits/): The Sapphire small-group visit for one to three children — not a party package - [Library Programs](https://partieswithcharacter.me/library-programs/): Character visits for public library events - [About](https://partieswithcharacter.me/about/): Background on Jessica and her performance philosophy - [Contact / Book](https://partieswithcharacter.me/contact/): Booking inquiry form - [Naperville](https://partieswithcharacter.me/naperville/): Landing page for Naperville, IL and western suburbs ## Packages **Silver** — Starting at $225 - 15–60 minutes, up to 15 children - Active games — classic childhood games (hide and seek, charades, red light green light) with a themed twist - All their favorite songs, woven into the games and into conversation, sung together face to face - Photo ops at the end, once they are hugging a friend rather than smiling on cue - Friendship with their hero, while their favorite movie comes to life **Sapphire: Private Visit** — Starting at $265 - 60 minutes, built for one to three children (not a party package) - Themed active games, singing and storytelling in character - Autographed portrait printed on the spot, plus a frame to decorate for it - Makeovers - Optional extra 30 minutes for free play **Gold** — Starting at $325 *(most popular)* - 90 minutes, up to 15 children - An autographed keepsake portrait printed as a 4×6 for every child to take home - Portraits are taken near the end, after the character and the children have become friends - Most of the photos on this website are portraits taken at real parties; every child in them went home with a printed, autographed copy that day - No outlet needed and no cords for kids to trip on — works indoors, outdoors, or in a hospital room - Soft-focus background, so the party space photographs well whether it is decorated or not - Edited digitals within two weeks, included in the package price, plus everything in Silver **Platinum** — Starting at $425 - 120 minutes, up to 15 children - Choice of makeovers or decorating a frame for the portrait - Makeovers: no-mess iridescent biodegradable glitter roots, face gems, and rainbow clip-in tinsel - A high quality metal beaded best-friends bracelet, marked with the character's initial - Thirty more minutes together, and everything in Silver and Gold Silver, Gold and Platinum are party packages including up to 15 children; each additional child is $10. Sapphire is a separate small-group visit for one to three children. Travel fees are additional and based on distance from Sycamore, IL. ## Characters (examples from reviews) Princesses: Elsa (Snow Queen), Ariel (Little Mermaid), Cinderella, Belle, Rapunzel, Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), Anna, Barbie, Mirabel (Encanto), Elphaba (Wicked) Superheroes: Spider-Man, Rumi (KPop Demon Hunters) 30+ characters total available — contact to ask about specific characters. ## Library Programs Program types available for public libraries: - Meet & Greet — one-on-one character interactions - Storytime Programs — interactive read-aloud with character acting out scenes - Summer Reading Programs — kick-off or celebration visits - Special Events — grand openings, holiday celebrations, community events Jessica has performed at libraries including Elk Grove library, Geneva library, Nichols Library (Naperville), and others across Northern Illinois. ## Booking Fill out the contact form at https://partieswithcharacter.me/contact/ with event date, character choice, zip code, and group size. Jessica responds within 48 hours. Recommended lead time is 4–6 weeks, especially for weekend dates. Last-minute requests are also accepted.