Although singing has always been a natural talent, Stiletto (Doreen Brusca) focused her early career on Dance.  She studied locally with Phyllis Federman in her hometown of Brooklyn, NY and then received a scholarship to study at the music Department, division of Dance at CUNY, Brooklyn College where she received her BFA.  After arduous training with June Lewis and Company, she went on to perform with the New York based modern dance company Danzahora, directed by the talented and innovative Doris Chaverra and then performed with the international touring dance company "Circle of Dance".

Stiletto has always been a big fan of musical theater and performed in the off Broadway circuit with the Gallery Players, NY Dinner Theater, and RTG Productions.   Some of the shows include Sadie Goldberg's Meshuggenah Funeral, West Side Story, Grease, Godspell, Cinderella and many more...  She has danced with the Count Basie Orchestra at the Garden State Arts Center, and has knocked audiences out with her singing at theaters all over America with Joey Arminio & "The Family"

Looking for some adventure, Stiletto joined forces with Joey and Nicky of Joey Arminio & "The Family".  Because of her previous theater background, she wanted more than just a band.   And "The Family" was looking for more than just a singer.  After auditioning more than a score of singers,  they found what they had been looking for.   The combination of Nicky's exceptional musical talents and Joe's wild stage antics was a  perfect match for her Broadway style voice and gave her the opportunity to perform at what she loves best.     

Creating Joey Arminio & "The Family"s Musical Revue shows has  been an opportunity to combine her dancing, choreography, singing, acting, comedy, writing and directing talents.  She enjoys the opportunity to sing many styles of music.  Sometimes belting out a killer ballad, other times slinking through a sultry jazz tune, or even bringing the audience back a few years with a cutesy 50's style voice.  Her goal is to continue to add creative aspects to the show and take it as far as possible.  

During her time with Joey Arminio & "The Family", Stiletto has enjoyed recording as well as performing with some of the great oldies legends including Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell, Tommy Roe, Johnny Tillitson and more.  She has shared the stage with The Crosstones, The Duprees, The Happenings, The Skyliners, Don & Juan and her favorites, Larry Chance & The Earls.

Along with performing, Stiletto keeps her peace of mind and stays in shape by teaching (and studying) yoga.  She is currently teaching at , www.yogacentricstudio.com in Clifton