Maëlys Ricordeau is a French actress and voice artist, known for her work in theatre, television, and the dubbing of Japanese animated series. Born on September 7, 1980, in Versailles, France, she developed an early interest in acting, taking theatre classes during her schooling in the Yvelines department. She pursued this passion by moving to Paris at eighteen, where she studied performing arts at the University of Paris Nanterre, earning a bachelor's degree with a theatre option. Her formal training continued at the conservatories of the 15th and 5th arrondissements in Paris.

In 2004, Ricordeau co-founded the theatre company Das Plateau with Jacques Albert, Céleste Germe, and Jacob Stambach. The company focuses on creating innovative stage productions that blend theatre, music, and dance. With Das Plateau, she has appeared in numerous plays, including a noted adaptation of Cendrillon where she played the title role, and has frequently collaborated with director Céleste Germe on productions such as Poings and Le Petit Chaperon rouge.

Alongside her stage career, Ricordeau has built a substantial career in dubbing, providing the French voices for characters in many popular anime series. Her notable voice roles from the mid-2000s include Kagome in InuYasha, Mikura in Mezzo DSA, and Kagura in Speed Grapher. She has also contributed her voice to animated projects such as the series Lastman, where she voiced the character Siri, and the film Zombillénium, as the voice of Poulpinette. Her involvement in the anime and gaming community has been recognized with invitations to events such as Japan Expo.

Ricordeau's on-screen television work includes a prominent role as Caroline in the series Nerdz, which aired on the Nolife channel, as well as an appearance in the series Nos enfants chéris. Her career also encompasses work in radio for France Culture and performances in visual arts projects with artists like Tino Sehgal.