Melissa Bautista (she/her/siya) is a Filipina actress based in NYC and her hometown, LA. She is a dynamic, curious, and passionate artist, with a strong dedication and ambition to her craft. By her peers and mentors, she’s been described as a powder keg of talent and an emotional fountain of feeling. From Shakespeare to new contemporary plays, her work is expansive and full of surprises.
Melissa Bautista graduated from Fordham University (‘24) and studied acting under Tina Benko, Paco Tolson, and Dawn Saito. She studied clowning and improv under George Drance, and vocal technique under Andrea Haring. Additionally, she gained insight and guidance from Destiny Lilly and May Adrales.
