[1] She started working in amateur dramatics at very young age, and she made her professional debut while still being a high school student, notably working with the stage companies led by Ruggero Ruggeri, Elsa Merlini and by the brothers Eduardo, Peppino and Titina De Filippo.

[1] Barzizza had her breakout in 1946, when during a visit to her father she was noted by Erminio Macario who chose her for the revue Follie d'Amleto.

[1] In a few years she established herself as a star in the revue genre, working several times with Macario, Totò and Wanda Osiris.

[1] Following her stage success, Barzizza also started a busy film career in the comedic genre, often teaming with Totò.

[1] In 1953 Barzizza married the screenwriter and director Carlo Alberto Chiesa, and following the birth of their daughter Carlotta she retired from showbusiness.