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Lisa Brescia

Associate Professor and Chair of Performance

lbrescia@stephens.edu

Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Education

M.F.A., Academy for Classical Acting; B.A., Empire State College

About Lisa Brescia

Lisa Brescia is renowned for her Broadway experience, starring in leading roles in Dear Evan Hansen (Heidi), Mamma Mia! (Donna), Wicked (Elphaba), The Times They Are A-Changin’ (Cleo), Aida (Amneris), and The Woman in White (Marion Halcombe). Regional credits include the world premiere of A Comedy of Tenors (Racon), The Winter’s Tale (Hermione), Hamlet (Gertrude), August: Osage County (Ivy), Victor Victoria (Victoria) and Cabaret (Sally Bowles). Brescia trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and was chosen for their esteemed 3rd year company, received her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from Empire State College, and graduated with honors with her Master of Fine Arts in Classical Acting from the Academy for Classical Acting at George Washington University.