Gianna Yanelli
ACTOR / SINGER / DANCER
SAG-AFTRA/AEA
SAG-AFTRA/AEA
Gianna Yanelli is an NYC based actress originally from Philadelphia, PA. Gianna developed her love of performing at a young age, watching Britney Spears, YES BRITNEY SPEARS, and trying to imitate her dance moves. Along with Britney, she became obsessed with listening to Barbra Streisand and put on a concert for her family every night! Two very different icons, but her inspirations nonetheless...
Gianna began her professional career at 18, working at regional theaters such as, The Walnut Street Theater, Trinity Rep, Theater Aspen, and Connecticut Rep. During these moments, she garnered a BFA in Musical Theater at Texas State University.
She finally made her Broadway debut in the spring of 2018 in the original cast of Mean Girls! She originated the ensemble as the "Danny DeVito Girl" and covered the role of Janis Sarkisian, which she played many times. Other credits include: Law and Order: SVU, SNL, and Seth Meyers.
Gianna is currently playing Adrian in the regional premiere of ROCKY! at the Walnut Street Theatre this fall from October 4th-November 6th, 2022.