Born into a big Italian family hailing from Rochester, New York, Marianna was born to be on stage. From the age of two Marianna began as a competition dancer and once she got a taste of it she knew she needed more.  Marianna set her sights on New York City, moving there originally to work with The Stella Adler Studio of Acting and soon after attending Pace's BFA Musical Theatre class of 2024. Performing is her love language and it has found it's place in every inch of her life. Whether she is writing the next great American musical or choreographing at 54 Below, the heart of an artist beats in her chest and influences every choice she makes. Marianna's artistry sits in the intersection of her activism and the people she surrounds herself with everyday. These two guiding forces in her life allows her to make art that she believes truly matters and will make this world a better and safer place for everyone. Read Marianna's artistic statement below!