Czarissa Moreno

Czarissa Moreno is an 18-year-old New York-based actor, singer, songwriter, and performer whose fiery voice evokes the vibes of the good old days of soul. Born in New York City, while growing up, she was influenced by many genres, including Pop, R&B, and Jazz, with several female vocalists inspiring her passion for music. Czarissa has studied with some great vocal coaches, including Boris Buriev, coach to American Idol Winner, Lane Hardy. As a result, her voice continues to mature and grow more powerful each day. Today, Miss Moreno is ready to pursue her newest challenge, acting. In 2020, Czarissa auditioned for and earned the role of 16-year-old Gabrielle in the newly released movie, Pocket Full of Game 2. The urban action drama, directed by Deborah Cardona. This movie was shot on location in various New York areas like Harlem, El Barrio, Queens, and the Bronx. The acting newcomer was embraced by her co-stars, including Katherine K. Nunez, Carlos Garcia, Janeleen Sanchez, and veteran actor Meeko Gattuso (from HBO's Euphoria). This busy high school senior loves to multi-task. Czarissa also expresses her creativity through color and makeup. She is also a Part-Time Beauty Advisor at Sephora, the global beauty retailer. When Czarissa is not singing, songwriting, acting, or writing chapters for a novel she is penning, she volunteers her time to charities including the Make-a-Wish Foundation and Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund. There is no stopping this multi-talented teen. Stay tuned for the next chapter in Czarissa's artistic journey