Chiara Caselli was born on December 22, 1967, in Bologna, Italy. She pursued studies in architecture before transitioning to acting. Her initial exposure to the film industry came through modeling and television commercials.
Caselli’s acting debut was in 1989 in the film Piccoli equivoci directed by Ricky Tognazzi. This marked the beginning of a career characterized by collaborations with prominent Italian and international directors. She is known for her performances in both independent and mainstream cinema.
Chiara Caselli has received critical acclaim for her roles in several films. One of her most significant achievements was winning the Nastro d’Argento for Best Actress for her performance in Dove siete? Io sono qui (1993), directed by Liliana Cavani.
She has worked with directors such as Michelangelo Antonioni and Gus Van Sant.
In addition to acting, Caselli has also ventured into directing. Her directorial debut was with the film Alberi che camminano (2014), which explored themes of family and memory.</