Biography:

Marissa Paolella was born in Neptune, NJ. She always loved telling stories on the stage ever since she performed in her first BCCT play at age 4. She continued her theatre education at Clemson University in South Carolina and also studied at Rose Bruford College in London. She graduated in 2020 and has since expanded her acting, singing and dance career. She is best known for her role as Liz in Fall Nights in China Grove and is on her way to being a household name.