Krisha Marcano

Krisha Marcano has been performing professionally for over 15 years. Born in New York City, raised in Trinidad, WI, Trained at Caribbean School of Dance, she went on to earn a BFA from SUNY Purchase.

Concert Dance credits: The Michael Mao Dance Company, The Martha Graham Dance Company, and The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

Broadway credits: Fosse (1 national tour); Aida (dance captain); Sweet Charity with Christina Applegate; and The Color Purple as ‘Squeak’.

Other Credits: White Noise The Musical, The Alliance Theater’s The Color Purple as ‘Squeak’; City Center Encores! – A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, The Appletree and Purlie; Virtuosity; Langston In Harlem; Smokey Joe's Cafe; Norwegian Star (Principal Singer).

Film and TV credits: Preacher’s Kid (film), Oprah Winfrey Show and David Letterman (TV).

Teaching credits: Alvin Ailey school, Dance Theater of Harlem, Roy Arias Dance studios and The Uptown Dance Academy.

Awards: Commendation for outstanding artistry and creativity from The City of New York – Office of the Comptroller ’08.

~ Krisha has recently joined Lauren Gordon (counselor from Career Transition for Dancers) as the co-chair of the business group. www.careertransitionsfordancers.org