ConversationsRadio
Episode 220
Violet Tinnirello
Actress - Dancer
Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
Mike and cohost, country singer & songwriter Chloe Penny
welcomed actress & dancer Violet Tinnirello
to ConversationsRadio Ep.220!
Violet Tinnirello is an American actor, singer, and dancer from New York's Hudson Valley who is known for her work as Charlie on Sesame Street. As a lifelong fan of all Jim Henson’s work, it was a dream come true when Violet was cast to play the first child cast member on Sesame Street in nearly 20 years and has won Young Entertainer Awards for
Best Actress in a recurring role -TV) for her work on Sesame Street in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
​She began her performance career at the age of four and has appeared in many commercials including Lunchables, Red Lobster, Stop & Shop, Holiday Inn, Nickelodeon and LEGO. She appeared on NBC's America's Got Talent and Pharrell Williams ‘HAPPY’ – Both in the book and music video. She is also a successful voice actor having voiced characters "Cappie" on Nick Jr's Wallykazam and "Penny" in the Nickelodeon short, The Thing About Babies.
Violet has appeared in short films including A Force for Good, which is about the universal power of compassion. She appears on Cyberchase on PBS as Alex and has been seen on Saturday Night Live multiple times with Kristin Stewart, John Mullaney, Saoirse Ronan and more!
Violet loves to perform on the live stage. Throughout the Broadway labs, workshops, and even the run at the iconic Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey, Violet spent over two years working on Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz. She loved playing the role of Shirley Temple and showcasing her tap-dancing skills - her favorite dance style. She also sang and danced in the cabaret style shows both at The Laurie Beechman Theater and Stage 72 at The Triad. In a tribute to Broadway’s return, Violet joined a cast of Broadway kids in “We’re Gonna Come Back”, directed by Janine Molinari.
Most recently, Violet appeared on stage as 'PeterPan' in Shuffles NYC production ot 'Peter Pantomime'
Violet can also be seen in Shelby Kaufman's ' Swan Fake'
Violet Tinnirello is a supporter of the Jeffrey Modell Foundation! JMF is a global nonprofit dedicated to early diagnosis, treatments, and ultimately, future cures for Primary Immunodeficiency through awareness, advocacy, and research.
Learn more about the foundation at https://info4pi.org/
Follow Violet on Instagram @violettinnirello
About the Cohost
Chloe Penny
Country music artist Chloe Penny joins us to cohost episode 220 on ConversationsRadio.
We first featured Chloe on 4/15/26 for Ep.217
A Tennessee native, she was born and raised just outside of Nashville in Rutherford County. Chloe fell in love with country and bluegrass music at an early age. Her passion for country music runs deep and her original songs draw inspiration from life experiences and traditional classic country music. Each song tells a story and she is a story teller indeed.
Chloe is well on her way as a country music artist. Her music is amazing and she has new songs in the works.
We look forward to chatting with Chloe Penny about her future plans. She is one to watch!
Look for Chole's original music on Spotify, Apple Music,
Amazon Music and Youtube Music!
Follow Chloe Penny on Instagram @chloepennymusic
Check out Chloe's website - chloepenny.com
It is always a joy to have Violet Tinnirello join us on ConversationsRadio. She has really worked hard for her success. Whether she's on stage dancing or spending her day on
Sesame Street, Violet gives 100 percent and never disappoints. So much talent and so many inspiring.
Thanks to everyone who listened LIVE
Enjoy the podcast!
ConversationsRadio
Episode 220
Violet Tinnirello
Actress - Dancer
Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
