Francesco Santarelli was born in Macerata in 2001 and lives in Milan. He graduated as an actor from the Paolo Grassi Civic Theatre School in 2023.
Previously, in the Macerata area, he participated as an actor in theatre projects that led him to perform in various Italian regions.
After the academy, he furthered his studies at the Piccola Università Teatrale, where he was able to interact with nationally renowned directors and teachers.
He has taken part in many short films, two important music videos and two national commercials.
His theatre performances include: “Il Rinascimento” by Gian Maria Cervo, directed by Pierpaolo Sepe, which debuted at the Quartieri Dell’Arte 2024 festival, and “La Foresta dei No” written and directed by Giuliano Scarpinato, produced by Teatro della Tosse.
Since 2025, he has been part of the newly formed Compagnia Giovani di Marche Teatro, selected by the theatre itself.

