Nicole Funicelli

A spunky 5' 2", Nicole was born to parents Jim, a musician (Berklee College of Music) and Carol, a sleep technologist, and raised in a small town on the New Jersey coast along with three younger brothers, James Jr., Anthony, and Joseph. Early on, the captivating youngster was recognized as a natural performer and began her singing career at the age of 7 in a local talent show. She continued performing in many theatre/musical theatre projects, from leading roles in "Hair," to "Songs for a New World," and "Footloose." Her theatre experience quickly broadened her interest in acting for film and TV. Her dream was made a reality when she was able to be the host of a syndicated TV show on CNN/CN8 at the age of 15. That was a big year, as she was also able to do her first studio recording as a solo vocalist. Her performances as a soloist at the prestigious NJPAC and PNC Bank Arts Center lead her to the Big Apple. As a teen, she moved to Manhattan and in a short while was performing locally wi