A little background...
My early career was spent auditionng and performing in the theatre and was especially lucky in the musical theatre forum. Miami, Florida became my second home for a number of years. It was there that I worked as a commercial actress. This eventually led to a series of national and regional commercials.
Founder and Artistic Director of Ti Piace...
While in Washington, DC acting in an independant film, the director recognized that I was Italian American. I suppose he saw something that I didn't and he suggested I begin a forum for Italians to connect. In December 2005, I developed a forum for Italian Americans to network, create and explore our heritage and culture through art and music. I am Founder and Artistic Director of TI PIACE, ITALIAN AMERICAN PRESENTATIONS, a non profit organization based in New York - www.tipiaceusa.com Ti Piace has been the recipient of numerous grants, namely from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). Our very first showcase on October 6th hosted a number of New York performers, one of which was the now famous Lady Gaga for which I had the pleasure of sharing the bill.
Architect of Tre Bella: Three Beauties, One Voice...
Through the great medium of Ti Piace, I became the architect of Tre Bella, a three part harmony Italian American girl group. We have been on tour the past few years in this great country entertaining and performing music in Italian and English - www.trebella.us
Composer of 5,000 Miles From Home documentary...
My recent project included scoring the music for the documentary film, 5,000 Miles From Home http://www.5,000milesfromhome.com/. The film depicts the struggles and successes of Italian American WWII veterans. Most of the crew of this great film were first time creators, including myself. The film won a Bronze Telly for music composition. 5,000 Miles From Home has also been nominated in several categories for an Emmy by the Academy of Music and Sciences. Myself and my co-composer have been nominated for an Emmy for music composition!
Current project...
In the interim, I am penning a musical based on one of the worst industrial disaster's in New York City's history - The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. Originally, I was awarded a grant from a New York State Senator whose family members perished in the fire. It began as a one act with music where it was performed in several venues in New York City. Click here for more info....