Melissa Aliotta
singer
actor
dancer
voice over artist
Melissa is a New York based, multifaceted theater artist who inspires others to be themselves by bringing a sense of humor to her work as well as critical thinking through a creative lens.
She is a graduate of Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theatre
She is a New York based singer/actor/dancer. She is excited to be performing in Pickleville Playhouse’s summer season this year. Her most recent acting credit was playing Sally Brown in A Charlie Brown Christmas with Gershwin Entertainment. Melissa has performed at NYC venues such as 54 Below, Don't Tell Mama, and Symphony Space. Outside of performing, she also has directed multiple touring children’s theater productions, is a staff member at Broadway Artists Alliance, and has choreographed middle school student productions.
Besides showtunes, she also has a strong passion for vocal jazz and was in the Berklee Vocal Jazz Ensemble, New York State School Music Association All County Jazz Ensemble and All State Mixed Chorus.
Growing up on Long Island, Melissa spent her youth performing in Theatre for Young Audience Regional Tours. Outside of performing she loves all things Disney, oat milk lattes, and Gilmore Girls!
latest news
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Melissa is so excited to announce that she will be performing this summer at Pickleville Playhouse! She will be originating the role of Etta in the brand-new comedy musical The Ballad of Butch and Sundance, running May 22nd –September 7th, and will also be Marthain Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, running June 16th - August 14th.
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Melissa is released her first Holiday single on Spotify, Apple Music and many other platforms on December 24th at midnight EST. Berklee Alumni Jack Richman arranged a jazzy version of “Jingle Bells” for her. Official music video released on December 25th 2025.
Melissa recently performed at Don’t Tell Mama and made her 54 Below Debut performing in 54 Sings Campy Musicals Encore!
Melissa returned to Sunrise Theatre Company and directed their Children’s Theater Production of Schoolhouse Rock Live and is choreographing South Side Middle School’s Frozen JR.
Click the links above to watch footage of Melissa performing.
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Melissa obtained a Directing Specialization as part of her Musical Theatre degree from Boston Conservatory.
She has directed three children's touring musical productions for Sunrise Theatre Company, assistant directed at Plaza Theatricals in Long Island NY. These were performed at public schools, community theaters, recreation centers and public libraries across Long Island and NYC.
