Madonna Cacciatore is an actor, producer, consultant and director, and the owner of Cacciatore Productions. She began nonprofit fundraising in 2004, after losing her brother Johnny and a large circle of friends in New York City to the AIDS epidemic. Madonna is a 7-time AIDS Lifecycle cyclist, a ride from SF to LA raising funds for HIV/AIDS.
Her high-profile events include Macy’s Passport, Simply diVine Food & Wine, The Vanguard Awards and her personal favorite, the Center’s music gala raising funds for women and girls, “An Evening with Women.” Madonna was honored to work directly with the event producer and director Linda Perry, who was responsible for record-breaking fundraising. Over the years, headliners included Carole King, Ozzy Osbourne, Natalie Merchant, No Doubt, Sia, 4 Non Blondes, Pink, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and Christina Aguilera.
As an actor, she has numerous film, television, theatre and dance credits, and continues to work, with a focus on projects that advance social justice through artistry and creativity.
She recently served aa Interim Executive Director of San Diego Pride, currently serves on the Board of Directors at L.A.C.E.R., and as a SAG-AFTRA convention delegate.