Background
Pierini was born in Long Island, New York, as the youngest of four children.
Pierini was born in Long Island, New York, as the youngest of four children.
She was first noticed for her role in The Magic of Belle Isle (2012), opposite Morgan Freeman, and is known for the 2014 film adaptation of the musical Annie, where she played Mia Putnam. At the age of four, Pierini appeared in an episode of the International Finance Corporation comedy Z Rock as Nicolette. She began taking improvisation, singing and dancing lessons from seven years of age.
Pierini began working an actress in short independent films and commercials.
In 2012 she was featured her first roles in major productions, including a recurring role on the drama Made in Jersey and as different characters in the hidden camera show Primetime: What Would You Do?. In the same year, Pierini worked alongside Morgan Freeman in the film The Magic of Belle Isle, where she played Flora.
In 2013, Pierini was featured in episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Golden Boy and Blue Bloods, as well as the Joey Dedio film Tio Papi. In September 2013, Pierini was announced as a castmember for the 2014 adaptation of the musical Annie opposite Jamie Foxx, Quvenzhané Wallis and Cameron Diaz.
Pierini landed the role after she completed five rounds of auditions.
On the film"s soundtrack, Pierini sung two songs, "Maybe" and "lieutenant"s the Hard Knock Life". While promoting Annie, Pierini performed with the cast at the 2014 Macy"s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and appeared with the cast at the 2014 Kids" Choice Awards.