Bio

Internationally acclaimed celebrity impersonator and SAG actor Joe Posa has made a name for himself in show business. He began his career in musical theater and was cast in the international touring company of “West Side Story”. Other musicals include regional productions of “A Chorus Line”, “Grease”, “South Pacific” and “Anything Goes” to name a few. Film credits include “Rooftops”, “Scent of a Woman”, “Carlito’s Way”, “Night and the City”, “The Associate” and “The Mirror Has Two Faces.” Television credits include “Law & Order” and “NYPD Blue”. Joe was also the stand in for Anthony Jr. on “The Sopranos”.

In 1993 Joe became a cast member of “An Evening at La Cage” in NYC where he portrayed Barbra Streisand and Liza Minnelli. He was then cast in other revues in Aruba and St. Martin adding Gloria Estefan and Michael Jackson to his repertoire. On television, he portrayed Susan Lucci’s character Erica Kane alongside her on “All My Children”, as well as Tina Fey’s character Liz Lemon with her on “30 Rock”. He then added Joan Rivers to his act and the rest is history.

Joe has appeared alongside Ms. Rivers on multiple occasions. He was called by Joan her “favorite Joan Rivers Impersonator”. He took his act on the road and often times shared the stage with Tony Tripoli. Tony was Joan’s head comedy writer and co-executive producer of “Fashion Police” as well as Joan’s opening act.

He has produced and starred in multiple shows in NYC, Boston, Provincetown, Puerto Vallarta, Palm Springs, Ogunquit, Rehoboth, London and other cities for nearly 25 years. His productions include “Guys as Dolls” with co-star Joanna, “Joe Posa Poses”, “An Evening at the Birdcage” with co-star Thirsty Burlington, “The Bitch is Back!” and “Back & Bitter than ever” with co-star Tony Tripoli and “Tributes” with co-star Seth Sikes as well as his stand-up shows portraying the iconic comedienne. Joe can also be seen on the red carpet for fundraisers and private events.

Since Ms. Rivers’ passing in 2014, Joe has been keeping Joan’s memory alive by recreating the comic genius’s act in venues around the world.

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