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Gianna Yanelli is a New York-based actress and performer known for her impactful roles in Broadway productions and regional theater.
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In this episode, NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera chats with Gianna about her college audition process, studying musical theatre at Texas State.
Gianna Yanelli, musical theater alumna, has taken to the big stage after lifelong dreams of musical theater and excelling in her commitment to the trade.
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Trained in all aspects of the theater industry. Singing, acting, and dancing, including all styles in each category.
Gianna was last seen in Mean Girls on Broadway in the ensemble and covered the role of Janis Sarkisian. She has also appeared in Law and ...
Gianna Yanelli is a New York-based actress who made her Broadway debut in the original cast of Mean Girls. She performed at the Tony Awards, Macy's ...
Gianna Yanelli is ready to reign as ‘That Boleyn Girl’! Broadway: Mean Girls OBC (Ensemble, u/s Janis). Regional: World Premiere of Mystic Pizza (Jojo), A Little Night Music (Petra), Grease (Rizzo), Rocky! (Adrian), Saturday Night Fever (Annette). TV/Film: “Law & Order: SVU,” “SNL,” “Seth Meyers.”
Gianna Yanelli embarked on her professional acting career after completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater at Texas State University. Her dedication to singing, acting, and dancing across various styles laid the groundwork for her subsequent successes in the theater industry. Early in her career, Yanelli gained regional experience, taking on roles such as Annette in “Saturday Night Fever” and Hodel in “Fiddler on the Roof,” the latter earning her a Barrymore nomination. She also portrayed the title role in “Junie B. Jones,” showcasing her versatility and commitment to a wide range of characters.
Yanelli made her Broadway debut in the original cast of “Mean Girls,” which opened on April 8, 2018. In this production, she performed as part of the ensemble and served as an understudy for the role of Janis Sarkisian. Her time with “Mean Girls” included notable performances at major events such as the Tony Awards, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and on “Saturday Night Live,” which provided significant exposure for her burgeoning career. She departed from the production on March 8, 2020.
Following her successful run in “Mean Girls,” Gianna Yanelli joined the Broadway cast of “SIX: The Musical,” where she took on the role of Anne Boleyn as a replacement, arriving on February 19, 2025. Her career has also extended to television, with an appearance on “Law and Order: SVU.” Yanelli continues to engage with various theatrical projects and maintains a presence in the New York performance scene.
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