Today we’d like to introduce you to Christina Ricucci.
Hi Christina, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I grew up as a competitive dancer, spending most of my childhood traveling the country training and performing. Those years instilled in me a sense of discipline, storytelling, and connection that became the foundation for everything I do. Over time, that same creative curiosity led me to explore other forms of expression — first through acting, and eventually through music.
Each chapter has felt like a natural extension of the last: dance taught me emotion through movement, acting taught me empathy through character, and music became the space where I could merge both and speak in my own voice. Today, I’m pursuing all three — music, acting, and teaching dance — constantly learning how they inform one another and allow me to connect with people in deeper, more honest ways.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. When I was fifteen, I became very sick and spent about a year in the hospital before being diagnosed with Lyme disease. It was an incredibly difficult time that ultimately brought my dance career to an end — something that felt devastating at the time. But in hindsight, it became a blessing in disguise. Losing dance forced me to find new ways to express myself, and that’s what led me to music and acting. It taught me resilience, patience, and how creativity can evolve even when the path looks nothing like you imagined.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I’m a singer and songwriter, and I make music with my brother, who’s a producer and musician in his own right. Together, we’ve built a creative partnership that feels both deeply personal and endlessly inspiring. Alongside music, I’m also an actress and an aspiring writer — storytelling has always been at the heart of everything I do.
Most people probably know me from my background in dance and the years I spent training and performing across the country. While those achievements mean a lot to me, what I’m most proud of is the person I’ve become through all the ups and downs of this industry — someone who tries to lead with honesty, resilience, and curiosity.
What sets me apart, I think, is my individuality as an artist. Every experience I’ve had — from dance to illness to creative rebirth — has shaped my perspective and voice. I truly believe we all have something singular within us; the real journey is learning how to uncover it and let it speak.
Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
Over the next decade, I think we’ll continue to see a blending of artistic mediums — where music, film, theatre, and digital storytelling overlap more than ever. Artists are finding new ways to express themselves across platforms, and I find that really exciting. Personally, I see myself leaning more into writing and music, while continuing to grow as an actor. I’d love to do more theatre in the future — there’s something so raw and immediate about live performance that keeps me inspired. I think the future of this industry lies in authenticity, collaboration, and artists creating work that feels deeply personal and human.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinaricucci/?hl=en
- Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC_Zn4eaQsjaAiRDA4wTybzg
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5byQTIBY6BYESUnzyVOHAB?si=knl3TtHlRkigUpVDJyQX2w
Image Credits
Jasmine Marie Garza & Diedhra Fahey
