Riley Marinelli

Riley Marinelli is a Canadian actor, born in Toronto, Ontario. He gained a passion for acting when he was younger while performing in many school plays. Deciding to pursue this as a career, he began studying at various studios in Toronto, including Lewis Baumander Studios, Dean Armstrong Acting Studios and Second City Improv. He decided to take his training further and complete the intensive summer program at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles. Upon completion of the summer program, Riley stayed in LA for another 5 weeks, training at the Clay Banks Studio International. After coming back from LA, he booked his television debut on the Investigation Discovery show, Murder U. After that, he decided to continue to improve his craft even more and moved to London, England, where he completed the 3 year, BA Acting International Program at the renowned drama school, East 15. While in London, he formed his own theatre company called Moose & Noodle Soup where he co-wrote and starred in their debut play, *A GREAT BIG SIGH* which was taken to theatres in London.