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 premiered on Amazon Prime & Apple TV in February 2026! 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 musical journey through her childhood.

Candice Guardino is making waves in entertainment with her sharp writing, powerhouse vocals, and deeply relatable storytelling that resonates with audiences nationwide. As the host of the podcasts Italian Bred: At The Table and Don’t Start!, she continues to grow a loyal and engaged fan base.

Her upcoming comedic essay collection, Confessions of an Italian Bred Girl, is set to debut in 2027, further expanding her voice across platforms. Candice is also a contributor to HuffPost, where her personal essays—centered on fertility struggles and her diagnosis with endometriosis—have connected with readers on a deeply personal level.

She also writes a monthly Substack, Candice’s Confessions, where she shares raw, humorous, and heartfelt stories on family, identity, and the chaos of everyday life—delivered with her signature Italian Bred flair.

A graduate of Wagner College’s Musical Theatre program, Candice trained at The Second City and Upright Citizens Brigade. She has performed regionally, toured nationally, and written for film and television, with credits including projects for Pure Flix 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.