MARISSA LICATA (Violinist) is a New York-based, Honduran American violinist with bachelor’s and master’s degrees from New England Conservatory. She has performed with H.E.R., Alicia Keys, Jethro Tull, and Ringo Starr. Her theatrical credits include Jagged Little Pill, 1776, Gatsby, and Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular. In 2025, she served as musical director and concertmistress for Evil Dead In Concert’s national tour. She is thrilled to return to The Hip Hop Nutcracker for its 2026 holiday season.