Meet the Teachers
of Samantha Alicandri Studio
Samantha Alicandri
Founder & Head Teacher
Samantha Alicandri is a professional actress based out of New York City. She has performed regionally across the country and in national tours. She has her BFA in Musical Theater from Western Carolina University. A Hoboken native, she performed in her first show in 2nd Grade and never looked back! Now she gets to share her love of all things musical theater and singing with her amazing students! She is currently a teacher, director and choreographer at Hoboken Children's Theater.
Jordan Auriemma
Associate Teacher
Jordan Auriemma is a New Jersey based actress and singer. She has performed regionally and professionally, most recently as a Lead Vocalist on AIDA cruises for the past year, sailing and singing around the world! Jordan also has an BFA in Musical Theater from CAP21 Conservatory/Molloy in New York City. Aside from performing, Jordan has a huge passion for teaching and directing, and is on the staff at Hoboken Children’s Theater (where she spent many years as a student!)
Anastasia Beliakova
Associate Teacher
Anastasia Beliakova is a NY based vocalist and devised theater performer. She has written/performed original plays and musicals all over the place – including TheatreRow, The PIT, The South Street Seaport Museum, and even Bangkok, Thailand!
As a singer she has worked across many genres including musical theater, jazz, and experimental voice, studying with Meredith Monk, Keith Buhl, and Janeece Freeman Clark. A graduate of the Pace School of Performing Arts, she has been teaching musical theater and acting in Hoboken since 2014, and has been a member of teaching staff at Hoboken Children’s Theater since 2019.
Anastasia Ross
Associate Teacher
Anastasia Ross is an experienced voice teacher, singer, and actor who is based in NYC. She began teaching private voice lessons in 2018, and has fallen in love with providing her students with the guidance and support they need to pursue their dreams! Anastasia received her Bachelor’s of Music, with a concentration in Musical-Theater Performance, from James Madison University (2020). Post-graduation, Anastasia has spent her time performing in regional theater productions, teaching her private students, serving as her high school alma mater's Choir Director, and, most recently, settling into her new life in NYC!
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