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Laura A. Rizzo

Director/Choreographer

Ms. Rizzo is the President of RSYTC and has been performing since the age of 5. After college she toured with the American Ballet Theatre, and toured in several Broadway shows. In addition to performing in numerous shows both on and off Broadway she did print work and commercials and was a member of SAG and Actors Equity Association. She has been teaching, directing and choreographing for youth for over 36 years. Ms. Rizzo holds a doctorate degree in ESOL from Northcentral University, and most recently received a third masters degree in Educational Leadership graduating summa cum laude from Western New Mexico University. She also holds 2 other masters degrees in Educational Theatre, and Educational Dance from NYU, and a bachelor's degree in Dance/Theatre from Bard College. She is a certified Dance and Theatre teacher in NJ.  Ms. Rizzo has directed/choreographed 198 shows for children in both the U.S. and abroad.

Renata Ginter

Manager & Marketing

Renata is an experienced publishing professional with over 20 years of expertise. She is the VP Sales & Marketing for RSYTC.

Earlier in her career, Renata had a passion for dance and performance. She toured as a teen with a dance troupe across the East Coast, and later spent 10 years teaching ballroom dancing at the prestigious Arthur Murray Dance Studio on 5th Avenue in NYC. There, she coached celebrities like John Leguizamo (Summer of Sam) and Antonio Banderas (Mambo Kings).

Renata is also a published author, having written several books and magazines on Elvis Presley and continues to contribute articles to leading media publications, in the entertainment genre.

Leveraging her sales, marketing, and business development acumen, Renata excels at crafting compelling campaigns and stories. She brings extensive industry knowledge and creativity to Rising Stars.

Leonardo Leuci

Musical Director

Leonardo is a classical pianist from Wood-Ridge, New Jersey. He began accompanying singers when he was thirteen, and went on to attend New Jersey City University. Leonardo has performed on the stages of Weill Recital Hall, Steinway Hall and more.Currently, Leonardo teaches at Ridgefield Park Junior - Senior High School, where he directs the choirs.This is Leo's second year with Rising Stars, last year directing music for Willy Wonka Jr. and The Addams Family, and we're happy to have him back with us for 2024.