NYC Actor - Singer - Creator
Olivia DeFilippo is a New York City based actor, singer, and content creator originally from Connecticut. She is versatile musical theatre performer best known for her proficiency in traditional musical theatre & Sondheim repertoire. Over the past 5 years, her career has taken her to places all over the world including France, Canada, the Bahamas, and various venues across the US and the NYC area. She has most recently taken on roles such as Meg Brockie in Brigadoon and Flounder in The Little Mermaid, and has also orginated roles in new works.
Olivia is a content creator on various social media platforms under the username @thelibraliv. She has an audience of over 57k followers on TikTok, as well as over 30k followers on Instagram, and has collaborated with brands such as Marvel and LEGO. She has also expanded into modeling and has walked in multiple New York Fashion Week shows and recently modeled for Bebonia's summer social media campaign.
Some other fun facts about Olivia: she is an avid X-Men comics reader and a lifelong Star Wars fan, she is the co-host of a podcast called Damsels Distressing (check it out on Spotify!), and loves chai lattes.
One of the golden age musicals that has always held such a special place in my heart is Bridgadoon, and its score is one that I have spent years listening to over & over again.
I'm so proud to announce that I will be playing one of my all-time dream roles, Meg Brockie, in JWM Theatrical's production of BRIGADOON this September! I can't wait to dive into the big, bold personality that she is!
This staged concert production of the Lerner & Loewe classic, with a cast of over 20 performers and a 28-piece orchestra, will be presented for free at Sutton Place Park on September 15th at 2pm & 5pm, and at the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park on September 22nd at 2pm. The production is produced, music directed, and conducted by Jarrett Winters Morley, choreographed by Willie Clyde Beaton II, and associated directed by Leah Beth Etheredge.
Check out the BroadwayWorld press release at the link below!
This spring found me on a few cabaret stages across the city!
First up was Women of the Night, produced by Chorus Girl Productions. Directed by Emmarose Campbell and Maggie Winslow, with music direction by Halle Mitchell, this cabaret explored the history and themes of sex work within musical theatre pieces. I was the lead vocalist of the song "Be Italian" from Nine, and appeared as ensemble in multiple other numbers.
Next was Onstage/Offstage at 54 Below, produced by Maddie Russel and Riley Schroyer with music direction from Aidan S. Wells. This cabaret featured Broadway front of house workers, like myself, who also are performers in the industry,
Check out this review of the cabaret by Alex Del Cueto, who gave a special mention to my performance of "Let Me Be Your Star" with Lynette Adames
"Olivia DeFilippo and Lynette Adames delivered one of the night’s standout moments with “Let Me Be Your Star” from Smash. Their vocals were clear and well balanced, blending seamlessly in a song that demands both control and emotional connection. They handled the difficulty of the piece with ease, allowing both voices to shine while staying fully connected to one another."