Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Marissa Milele is an accomplished professional dancer, choreographer, and educator whose career spans television, film, live tours, award shows, and major recording artists. Trained competitively in all genres of dance, as well as power tumbling and trampoline, Marissa developed a strong technical foundation that launched her into the national spotlight.

Marissa gained widespread recognition as a Top 5 Female Finalist on Season 12 of So You Think You Can Dance.  Following the show, she joined the 70-city So You Think You Can Dance national tour in 2015. Shortly after, she moved to Los Angeles and booked Ricky Martin's “All In” Las Vegas Residency, marking the beginning of an expansive commercial dance career.

Over the past decade, Marissa has performed in some of the entertainment industry's most prestigious productions. Her credits include the CMA Awards, CMA Country Christmas, American Music Awards, CMT Awards, Good Morning America, the MTV Video Music Awards, Billboard events, and The Voice. She has performed alongside and for artists including Ricky Martin, Demi Lovato, Kanye West, Charlie Puth, Dan + Shay, Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Cam Country, Dolly Parton, Janelle Monáe, and Jennifer Nettles.

Her on-screen appearances extend to television and film, including Nashville, Netflix's Insatiable, Alvin and the Chipmunks 4, Marvel's Hawkeye on Disney+, and Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas.

In addition to performing, Marissa is an accomplished choreographer and creative leader. She served as an NFL Professional Cheerleader for the Tennessee Titans in 2014–2015 and later became the team's Exclusive Choreographer from 2019–2021. She was also the Assistant Choreographer for FOX's I Can See Your Voice and continues to choreograph for studios, music videos, television, and live productions across the country.

Marissa is the Co-Founder of Milele Academy Dance, where she trains and mentors young dancers aspiring to collegiate and professional careers. She has traveled nationwide sharing her passion, expertise, and commitment to developing well-rounded, confident performers.

Marissa continues to work actively in the entertainment industry while dedicating herself to mentoring the next generation of dancers — combining professional excellence with a genuine love for inspiring others.