Alessandra Cannito

Alessandra Cannito

33 · Born: Jul 20, 1991

Personal Details

BornJul 20, 1991 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Alessandra's illustrious career began at the tender age of nine, when she landed a role in the Canadian children's series, Ricky's Room, following a word-of-mouth audition. She remained with the show until its conclusion, accumulating numerous theatre credits along the way. Notable roles include Dorothy in The WIZ, Gabriella in High School Musical, and The Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream coat, a production of Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts' RYC, where she received the inaugural "Performer of the Year Award".

In 2009, Alessandra was accepted into the prestigious Berklee College of Music with the World Tour Scholarship, a testament to her exceptional talent. Currently, she is enrolled in her final year of Ryerson University's highly respected Radio and Television Arts program.

Alessandra is a proud supporter of her hometown Toronto sports teams, having had the privilege of performing at various events, including Toronto Blue Jays games, Toronto Marlies games, National Women's Hockey League matches, and the National Lacrosse Tournament: The Minto Cup. Her most notable performance to date took place in 2010, when she sang to a packed stadium at the Air Canada Centre during the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Carolina Hurricanes game. She continues to perform at MLSE corporate and fundraising events.

Throughout her career, Alessandra has been committed to various charitable causes, including McMaster Children's Hospital, the Easter Seals Foundation, Breast Cancer Foundation, Future Possibilities, The Wings of Hope Foundation, Voices 2009, benefiting MusiCounts, and Habitat for Humanity, showcasing her dedication to giving back to her community.

Career

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2011
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2007
Jump in!
Jump in! as Elizabeth
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2005
Knights of the South Bronx
Knights of the South Bronx as Renee’s Opponent
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2004