Patricia Canale

Patricia Marie Canale is an Italian-American actress, singer, writer and director. She is the Third of 12 children of Pasquale and Angela Canale. Her parents are Italian immigrants from Gallo Matese, Province Caserta, Italia. She grew up in The Wakefield section of the Bronx, New York. She attended St. Anthony's grammar school and St. Barnabas High school in Woodlawn. She made her performing debut at 4 years old, at the Rolynn Dance Studio's recital as "Millie the high-classed Moth". She specialized in Tap dancing and also performed Jazz and Ballet.She received a scholarship to The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC. The school was started in the early sixties by the adopted father of Actor Richard Burton, Philip Burton.Her professional career began in Musical theatre. Patricia began performing in Various Touring companies around the country , including Cinderella, Thumbelina, as well as others. She made her 0ff-broadway Debut in "Tony-N-Tina's wedding" at the Waverly Place Theatre and "Distortions" at the John Housman. When she arrived in Los Angeles, she was in Several high profile Commercials for Verizon, Weight watchers and Oppenheimer funds. Patricia performed on the NBC Talent show "Grease, You're the one that I want" , as The Tap Dancing Cupcake and received the most votes online for her performance. Patricia was Featured on "Don't forget the Lyrics" with Wayne Brady and won 100,000 dollars. Patricia was featured on " Trust me, I'm a game show Host " with D.L Hughley and Michael Ian Black and won 27,500 dollars . Patricia was featured on "Celebrity Name Game" with Craig Ferguson and won 1500.00. She was Featured as A Vatican Square singer in "Angels and Demons" (uncredited) Patricia wrote and Performed her critically Acclaimed one-woman show, "A world Beyond the Bronx" at the Los Angeles Comedy Festival as well as the Macha Theatre in West Hollywood. The show made it's Off-Broadway debut at the Acorn Theatre on Theatre Row, NYC. It is published BY Indietheatrenow. Patricia wrote, and directed herself in a 3 part series of shorts entitled "Commitment" . The character is dealing with mental Illness.