Born and raised in Sydney, Australia in a big Italian family, Larissa is an actor, singer, and musician who was fortunate enough to have begun performing professionally from a young age. Having trained at various respected schools since the age of 4, Larissa has worked on TVCs, short films, TV, and in music videos, gaining experience both on stage and in front of the camera. Most recently, Larissa played the role of 'Judith' in Home and Away.

After graduating with her PhD in Molecular Biology, Larissa is hungry and excited to pursue and develop her craft as an actor and performer. Larissa is dedicated to training with the industry’s leading professionals on a consistent, weekly basis, including The Les Chantery Studio, Acting Mastery with Ben Mathews, and 75% Old School with Yure Covich, via private coaching, weekly classes, and workshops.

Recently, Larissa had the pleasure of working with L.A. director Kim Farrant, in her 'Raw Truth in Performance' and 'Sexuality on Screen' Masterclasses, and has trained with Miranda Harcourt, Donald Woodburn, Darren Gilshenan, Peter Andrikidis, Michael Sheasby, and LA coach and director, Jeff Seymour.

Larissa is also an avid singer and musician, proficient in both guitar and piano. Larissa is a hard working, dedicated, and driven young woman, who also prides herself on living an active, healthy life. Larissa holds a Certificate III in Fitness, as well as a Bachelor of Forensic Science, Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Hons), and a PhD.