Everything You Wanted to Know About Actress and Singer-Songwriter Ava Della Pietra
18-year-old Ava Della Pietra is the definition of a multihyphenate, combining her talents as an actress, stage performer, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist to create a presence that's truly unique.
Ava started performing when she was just 4 and songwriting when she was only 5, discovering her passion early in life. That eventually led her to her various high-profile roles on the stage, including appearing in the original cast of Broadway's School of Rock. She taught herself to play piano, guitar, bass, violin and ukulele, and today is best known for writing songs that speak to the issues that young people face every day, pairing powerful songwriting with a finely honed voice, trained for the stage. Her latest single, "it started with u," has us particularly enamored, and if you love Ava as much as we do, keep scrolling to discover everything she shared about herself as our latest Woman Crush Wednesday.
(Photo credit: Georgia Nerheim)
Name: Ava Della Pietra
Hometown: Long Island, New York
Birthday: May 31
Fun Facts:
1. Ava doesn't have just one favorite type of weather.
"I enjoy the variety that each season brings. I love the changes in weather, and my preference depends on what season we're in! Right now, I'm looking forward to some hot summer weather so I can go swimming and spend a bunch of time at the beach."
-Ava Della Pietra
2. She'd love to hone her athletic abilities.
"Soccer has always been a passion of mine, and playing with friends brings me immense joy and creates a wonderful social experience. While I would not consider myself a novice, I also acknowledge that I have room for improvement! One of these days, with a bit of dedication and perseverance, I hope to get better."
-Ava Della Pietra
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3. Her go-to Starbucks drink is a Mocha Frappuccino.
4. If she could only shop for clothes at one place, she'd have to pick either Zara or Free People.
"They both have a cool mix of styles that suits whatever fashion mood I'm in."
-Ava Della Pietra
5. She's got an unusual (but strangely relatable) fear.
"This is kind of silly, but I have a slight phobia of wearing non-adjustable rings. I'm always scared that I won't be able to get them off!"
-Ava Della Pietra
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6. Ava's name could have ended up being quite different.
"When my parents were deciding on a name for me, they turned to my then 5-year-old brother for advice. He wanted to name me after a very big number: googolplex, or 'Google' for short. My dad suggested 'Avogadra' (after Avogadro's number) instead. My mom vetoed that idea and elected a shortened version: Ava."
-Ava Della Pietra
7. Her favorite scent in the world if the distinct smell of the ocean.
"I live close to the water, and the briny tang carried by the breeze creates a sense of tranquility. Many of my original songs have been inspired by walks on the beach."
-Ava Della Pietra
8. She used to be obsessed with ripped jeans, but her latest favorite fashion trend is living in Athleta leggings.
"Seriously, these things have become like a second skin to me. Maybe I'll start a fan club."
-Ava Della Pietra
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9. She was recently accepted to the Harvard University and Berklee College of Music Dual Degree Program.
10. She loves the original Mulan movie, both for its empowering message and girl boss vibes.
"The movie shows that gender in no way limits one's capabilities. I also love the music and know every lyric by heart. The soundtrack is extremely well written and perfectly portrays each character's personality."
-Ava Della Pietra
11. Her favorite quote is "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
"This philosophy really resonates with me and helps guide me in my life. I consistently seek out challenges, pushing myself to grow and improve. However, I also recognize the importance of acknowledging that every small step is significant and contributes to achieving greatness in the long run."
-Ava Della Pietra
Watch a stunning acoustic performance of "it started with u" below:
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