Born and raised in Sydney, Australia in a big Italian family, Larissa is an actor, singer, and musician who was fortunate enough to have begun performing professionally from a young age. Having trained at various respected schools 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. After graduating with her PhD in Molecular Biology, Larissa is hungry and excited to pursue and develop her craft as an actor and performer. Larissa is dedicated to training with the industry’s leading professionals on a consistent, weekly basis, including Acting Mastery with Ben Mathews, The Les Chantery Studio, and 75% Old School with Yure Covich, via private coaching and on-going workshops. Recently, Larissa had the pleasure of working with director Kim Farrant, in her 'Raw Truth in Performance' and 'Sexuality on Screen' Masterclasses, as well as with Miranda Harcourt, Donald Woodburn, Darren Gilshenan, Peter Andrikidis, and LA coach and director, Jeff Seymour. Larissa is also an avid singer and musician, proficient in both guitar and piano. Larissa is a hard working, dedicated, and driven young woman, who also prides herself on living an active, healthy life. Larissa holds a Certificate III in Fitness, as well as a Bachelor of Forensic Science, Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Hons), and a PhD.