Marisa Tornello (she/they) is a composer, vocalist, performance artist, and songwriter centering their practice around themes of mental health, and creating works that promote community action and elevate voices in a stigmatized society. With a focus on extended vocal technique, Marisa has performed with Pioneers Go East Collective and Yoshiko Chuma & The School of Hard Knocks. Her works have been shown at the Tank (Ladyfest), Jack, La MaMa ETC, Vital Joint (Exponential Festival), Invisible Dog Arts Center, and Judson Church. Marisa is from and based in Staten Island, and pursuing their Master of Music at the New School.
