Alida Chelli

Alida Rustichelli, known professionally as Alida Chelli, was an Italian singer and actress, mainly known for her appearances in stage musicals.

Biography

Early life and career

Alida Rustichelli was born in Carpi, Emilia-Romagna, the daughter of composer Carlo Rustichelli and sister of composer Paolo Rustichelli. She achieved her first success as singer, with the song "Sinnò me moro", which opens the 1959 film The Facts of Murder.
Then, Chelli achieved a major fame on stage, starring in a number of successful musical comedies such as Rugantino, Cyrano, and Aggiungi un posto a tavola.
She has also appeared in several films, mainly comedies, and TV-shows.

Personal life and death

Chelli married Italian actor Walter Chiari in 1969, and together they had one son, television presenter Simone Annicchiarico. After their 1972 divorce, Chelli had a relationship with television presenter Pippo Baudo.
She died in Rome on 14 December 2012, aged 69, after a long illness.