Amy B. Marsalis is a seasoned, SAG-AFTRA actress with a diverse and extensive career spanning the major markets of Los Angeles, Chicago, and Pittsburgh.
Currently based in Pittsburgh for family reasons, Amy is always prepared to travel for new acting opportunities in larger markets. Her professional experience is not limited to the screen and stage; she also brings a wealth of knowledge from her background in Production, Corporate Sales, Management, and Teaching/Training.
Career Highlights
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Television & Film: Amy has held supporting and lead roles in projects for major studios and networks, including Cinemax’s Banshee (as a Patrol Board Member) and Sony Pictures’ The Outsiders (as Tyler’s Mom). Her film credits include lead roles in The Cellar and George Romero’s Deadtime Stories Vol II: Shadow of the Vall.
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Theater: She has performed on prestigious stages, including the Pittsburgh Public Theater in productions like The Hobbitt and The Christmas Story, and the August Wilson Theater.
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Commercial & Voice Over: A strong on-camera and voice talent, Amy has been the principal actress in numerous commercials for brands such as UPMC, The Home Depot, and Humana-One, and has lent her voice to projects like Vocelli Pizza and Keyboard Town Pals.
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Production & Teaching: Amy is an experienced professional behind the camera as well, with Associate Producer and Production Coordinator credits on projects like PITTCH 2.0! and Basic Psych. She shares her expertise as an Adjunct Professor of Acting for Directors at LaRoche University and as a Freelance Trainer for actor workshops and private coaching.
Personal life & Interests
Amy is a dedicated mother of two teens, a master of two dogs, and a wife.
An enthusiast of an active life, her diverse physical talents include:
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Water Sports: Paddleboarding, Water Skiing, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Body Surfing, Snorkeling, and multiple styles of Swimming.
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Outdoor Activities: Hiking, Downhill and Cross Country Snow Skiing, Running, Track & Field, and Rappelling.
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Sports & Fitness: Yoga, Kick Boxing, Aerobics, Tennis, Golf, Baseball, Basketball, and more.
She is proficient with props and skills like Firearms and Piano, is a licensed and Precision Driver, and has a background as a Comedian and in Improvisation. She is also a talented Singer with an Alto and Mezzo Soprano vocal range. Amy can perform with a variety of accents, including American – New York, American – Texan, British – BBC English, and Italian.
