Born and raised in Sydney in a big Italian family, Larissa is an actor, singer, and musician who has been training and performing professionally since the age of 4. Larissa has worked on TVCs, short films, TV, and in music videos, gaining experience both on stage and in front of the camera, most recently playing the role of 'Judith' in Home and Away. Since graduating with her PhD in Molecular Biology, Larissa has consistently and fervently trained with the industry’s leading professionals including Acting Mastery with Ben Mathews, The Les Chantery Studio, and 75% Old School with Yure Covich. Larissa has also had the pleasure of working with L.A. director Kim Farrant, John Bell, Miranda Harcourt, Donald Woodburn, Darren Gilshenan, Peter Andrikidis, Michael Sheasby, and Jeff Seymour. Larissa is an avid singer and musician, proficient in both guitar and piano, and has been writing, composing, and recording her own songs for the past year. Larissa holds a Certificate III in Fitness, as well as a Bachelor of Forensic Science, Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Hons), and a PhD in Molecular Biology.