About Me
I genuinely enjoy the process of creating so I always show up with gratitude and joy! Whether working as an actor, model or voice over artist I embody the same level of professionalism and passion; because that is who I am.
I grew up in a small town in Massachusetts and was grateful to be able to stay close to my home and attend the college of my choice. I spent four years singing, dancing, acting and studying every aspect of Musical Theater at Boston Conservatory where I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
After graduation my work allowed me to travel the country while playing great roles and working with wonderful people. A surprising highlight came in Orlando, Florida where I got to work as a Stunt Woman in the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Walt Disney World. While in Florida, I also got a principal acting and stunt role in a national commercial that was shown at the Super Bowl. After jumping off buildings and landing safely I was blessed to be cast in the National Tour of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas starring the legendary Ann-Margret. That show was life changing in more ways than one, it was where I met my husband.
A couple years and a couple tours later, Janelle DeMarzo married Chris Tedesco and that’s when my life began. We have two beautiful sons and live in the magical part of New York City that is also right on the beach.
Currently I work as an actor in film, television and commercials. I am also an audiobook narrator where I get to use so many of the skills I have learned as an actor and the imagination and stamina I have gained from being a mother. And just in case that isn't enough, I have recently jumped into the world of filmmaking. I started by writing a film where I got to bring stunts back into my life to create an awesome character and film called; Stunt Mom. I'm on a roll now and have made four more shorts. Who knows how many more are to come. Creating my own work has been an overwhelmingly rewarding experience!
I grew up in a small town in Massachusetts and was grateful to be able to stay close to my home and attend the college of my choice. I spent four years singing, dancing, acting and studying every aspect of Musical Theater at Boston Conservatory where I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
After graduation my work allowed me to travel the country while playing great roles and working with wonderful people. A surprising highlight came in Orlando, Florida where I got to work as a Stunt Woman in the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Walt Disney World. While in Florida, I also got a principal acting and stunt role in a national commercial that was shown at the Super Bowl. After jumping off buildings and landing safely I was blessed to be cast in the National Tour of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas starring the legendary Ann-Margret. That show was life changing in more ways than one, it was where I met my husband.
A couple years and a couple tours later, Janelle DeMarzo married Chris Tedesco and that’s when my life began. We have two beautiful sons and live in the magical part of New York City that is also right on the beach.
Currently I work as an actor in film, television and commercials. I am also an audiobook narrator where I get to use so many of the skills I have learned as an actor and the imagination and stamina I have gained from being a mother. And just in case that isn't enough, I have recently jumped into the world of filmmaking. I started by writing a film where I got to bring stunts back into my life to create an awesome character and film called; Stunt Mom. I'm on a roll now and have made four more shorts. Who knows how many more are to come. Creating my own work has been an overwhelmingly rewarding experience!
HAIR: Brown HEIGHT: 5’5”
EYES: Brown WEIGHT: 115 lbs.
FILM:
Ambrosia LEAD Cross By Media - Dir. Amy Northup
Release Valve LEAD Goodly Rotten Apple Productions - Dir. Mary McGloin
Marconi's Fortune VO LEAD Thursday Shoots - Dir. Daniel Mahon
Mindfulness LEAD Thursday Shoots - Dir. Phil Russell
Given Life (Feature) SUPPORTING Rollin Studios - Dir. King Wong & Alocasia Chen
I'm Not Nice LEAD Thursday Shoots - Dir. Tom A. Capps and
Co. Dir. & Writer Shannon Morrall
Stunt Mom LEAD Cross Bay Media - Dir. Shannon Morrall
Writ & Prod by Janelle Tedesco
The Break LEAD Navy Yard Films & Home on the Range Prod.
Dir. Michael Goldburg
I'm Not Lost SUPPORTING Thursday Shoots - Dir. Tom A. Capps
Written by Janelle Tedesco
From Left Field LEAD Hunter Short Film - Dir. Thaleia Christidis
The Dancing Teacher SUPPORTING Columbia Short Film - Dir. Yu-han Tsai
SPLAT! SUPPORTING Skyward Productions - Dir. Heidi Bordogna
Don't Write Me Off SM. SUPPORTING Frightened Fawn Inc & Rollin Studios
Dir. Yuqing Chi
THEATER: (Partial List)
The Producers Usherette/SUPPORTING 1st National Tour (Leo Tour)
Hold-me, Touch-me U/S Dir. Susan Stroman, MD Patrick Brady
The Best Little Whorehouse Taddy Jo/ENSEMBLE National Tour
in Texas (starring Ann-Margret) Dir. Thommie Walch, Eric Schaeffer
Spiderman Live! A Stunt Betty Brant/LEAD National Tour
Spectacular Mary Jane U/S Dir. Kevin Shinick
Guys and Dolls Hot Box Girl/ENSEMBLE European Tour
Dir. Jeffrey Dunn
Pippin Catherine/LEAD Emelin Theater, NY
Dir. Brett Smock
Crazy for You Polly/LEAD Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, NY
Dir. Ed Sayles
A Chorus Line Diana/LEAD Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, NY
Dir. Brett Smock
West Side Story Action/LEAD Worcester Forum, MA (Featured on 60 minutes)
Dir. Brian Tivnan
Grease Sandy/LEAD Mark Two Dinner Theatre, FL
Dir. Mark Howard
Karaoke “The Brand New Sirena D’Ville/LEAD Practical Theatricals, MA (Boston Premier)
UnOriginal Musical” Dir. Jeff Kalpak, Choreo. Lynette Barkley
COMMERCIALS: List Upon Request
AUDIOBOOKS: List Upon Request
TRAINING:
BFA in Musical Theatre, Boston Conservatory, MA
Acting: Scott Freeman, Tim Phillips, Ted Sluberski, Bill Timoney, Maria Dizzia, Katie Flahive,
Steve McConnell, Steve Sorkin
Commercials: David Cady, Brooke Thomas, Mary Egan Callahan, Stacy Gallo, Bill Coelius
Improv: UCB (Level 2), The Magnet (Level 1 with Rick Andrews)
Voice: Steven Lutvak, Sara Goldstein, William Cotton
Dance: Yasuko Tokunaga, Jeanette Neil, Adrienne Hawkins, Sue Ronson
SKILLS:
Int/Adv Yoga, Excellent Swimmer, Long Distance Runner, Stage Combat, Improv, Intermediate Guitar, Dialects: (Spanish, British, Irish, Southern, Boston), Gymnastics: (Walkovers, Cartwheels, Rolls) Stunts: (High Falls, Repelling, Slide for Life, Rope Swing), Excellent with babies and children, Driver’s License, USA Passport, COVID-19 Vaxxed
EYES: Brown WEIGHT: 115 lbs.
FILM:
Ambrosia LEAD Cross By Media - Dir. Amy Northup
Release Valve LEAD Goodly Rotten Apple Productions - Dir. Mary McGloin
Marconi's Fortune VO LEAD Thursday Shoots - Dir. Daniel Mahon
Mindfulness LEAD Thursday Shoots - Dir. Phil Russell
Given Life (Feature) SUPPORTING Rollin Studios - Dir. King Wong & Alocasia Chen
I'm Not Nice LEAD Thursday Shoots - Dir. Tom A. Capps and
Co. Dir. & Writer Shannon Morrall
Stunt Mom LEAD Cross Bay Media - Dir. Shannon Morrall
Writ & Prod by Janelle Tedesco
The Break LEAD Navy Yard Films & Home on the Range Prod.
Dir. Michael Goldburg
I'm Not Lost SUPPORTING Thursday Shoots - Dir. Tom A. Capps
Written by Janelle Tedesco
From Left Field LEAD Hunter Short Film - Dir. Thaleia Christidis
The Dancing Teacher SUPPORTING Columbia Short Film - Dir. Yu-han Tsai
SPLAT! SUPPORTING Skyward Productions - Dir. Heidi Bordogna
Don't Write Me Off SM. SUPPORTING Frightened Fawn Inc & Rollin Studios
Dir. Yuqing Chi
THEATER: (Partial List)
The Producers Usherette/SUPPORTING 1st National Tour (Leo Tour)
Hold-me, Touch-me U/S Dir. Susan Stroman, MD Patrick Brady
The Best Little Whorehouse Taddy Jo/ENSEMBLE National Tour
in Texas (starring Ann-Margret) Dir. Thommie Walch, Eric Schaeffer
Spiderman Live! A Stunt Betty Brant/LEAD National Tour
Spectacular Mary Jane U/S Dir. Kevin Shinick
Guys and Dolls Hot Box Girl/ENSEMBLE European Tour
Dir. Jeffrey Dunn
Pippin Catherine/LEAD Emelin Theater, NY
Dir. Brett Smock
Crazy for You Polly/LEAD Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, NY
Dir. Ed Sayles
A Chorus Line Diana/LEAD Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, NY
Dir. Brett Smock
West Side Story Action/LEAD Worcester Forum, MA (Featured on 60 minutes)
Dir. Brian Tivnan
Grease Sandy/LEAD Mark Two Dinner Theatre, FL
Dir. Mark Howard
Karaoke “The Brand New Sirena D’Ville/LEAD Practical Theatricals, MA (Boston Premier)
UnOriginal Musical” Dir. Jeff Kalpak, Choreo. Lynette Barkley
COMMERCIALS: List Upon Request
AUDIOBOOKS: List Upon Request
TRAINING:
BFA in Musical Theatre, Boston Conservatory, MA
Acting: Scott Freeman, Tim Phillips, Ted Sluberski, Bill Timoney, Maria Dizzia, Katie Flahive,
Steve McConnell, Steve Sorkin
Commercials: David Cady, Brooke Thomas, Mary Egan Callahan, Stacy Gallo, Bill Coelius
Improv: UCB (Level 2), The Magnet (Level 1 with Rick Andrews)
Voice: Steven Lutvak, Sara Goldstein, William Cotton
Dance: Yasuko Tokunaga, Jeanette Neil, Adrienne Hawkins, Sue Ronson
SKILLS:
Int/Adv Yoga, Excellent Swimmer, Long Distance Runner, Stage Combat, Improv, Intermediate Guitar, Dialects: (Spanish, British, Irish, Southern, Boston), Gymnastics: (Walkovers, Cartwheels, Rolls) Stunts: (High Falls, Repelling, Slide for Life, Rope Swing), Excellent with babies and children, Driver’s License, USA Passport, COVID-19 Vaxxed
