Rachele Pizzillo graduated from The Royal Ballet School in 2015 and joined Birmingham Royal Ballet the same year. During her time with the company, she has performed a wide range of roles, including Clara in Sir Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker, the Pas de Trois, Hungarian Princess, and one of the Four Cygnets in Swan Lake, and Kitri’s Friend in Carlos Acosta’s Don Quixote.

She also danced the role of the Lead Harlot in MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet, among many other notable performances. Rachele was promoted to First Artist in 2021, recognised for her versatility, artistry, and stage presence.