Candice Guardino is a Brooklyn born gal and raised in a loud, loving Italian family on Staten Island, Candice Guardino turned her unique upbringing into her hit theatrical comedy, Italian Bred, which just wrapped its first comedy special taping! Based on her true-life events, the show follows Candice as she slips in and out of multiple characters—including her unforgettable grandmother—taking audiences on a hilarious journey through her childhood.

Candice is making waves in entertainment with her sharp writing, knockout singing, and live storytelling that hits close to home. With hosting her podcast “Don’t Start!", a growing fan base, and her upcoming comedic essay book “Confessions of an Italian Bred Girl” debuting in 2026, Candice is a busy lady. A Wagner College Musical Theatre graduate with training from Second City and Upright Citizen’s Brigade (UCB), she has performed regionally, toured nationally, and written for film and TV, including projects with PureFlix and Sony Pictures.

Catch Candice LIVE in a city near you! When she’s not touring, she splits her time between Los Angeles and New York City with her husband Tom, their new baby Maverick, and their feisty pup, Cannoli.