Cigliuti started her acting career at the age of fourteen after a local talent agency discovered her at a fashion show. At the age of fifteen, she landed her first series, playing the role of Lindsay on . This led to other television work, including a starring role on Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills 90210, Odd Man Out, Random Years and numerous guest star appearances on programs such as .
A native of New York, Cigliuti currently resides in both New York and Rhode Island. She speaks fluent Spanish.
On July 24, 2004 she married Rob Rizzo. Their first child, a son named Kaden Robert, was born July 2, 2005.