A true mid-west girl, born and raised on the east side suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio, Marisa graduated from Ohio State with a BA in Journalism and Dramatic Arts. Like a true Gemini, her passion for the the creative arts began early, at the tender age of 6 months, her image graced the covers of international publications and commercial television. Her raw talents for the performing arts soon expanded into ballet and theatre production as a child performer and actor, until finally hitting the big screen in Studio Productions. Since moving to Los Angeles, her talent has led her to regular appearances on successful Network and Cable TV shows. Marisa, an animal lover and pet rescuer, loves anything active and outdoors. She loves to cook and bake while listening to her favorite classic rock bands such as, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix and Jethro Tull.