HOLLY FARIS is an impressionist, actress, singer, and comedienne. Her early career began in revues in casinos worldwide, including Greece, Italy, and various islands in the Caribbean.
Joan Rivers, Tina Turner, Cher, Marilyn, Bette Midler, and Liza Minelli, to name a few, are among the many impersonations included in Faris's vast array of Divas and the list keeps growing! To quote Holly, “If they’re over 50 or dead, they’re probably in my repertoire!”
Holly's early career began as the opening act for the late Frank Gorshin. Her collaboration with Gorshin on a film, "Angels With Angles" led to her suggesting he do a one-man show as George Burns. She had input on all the material used for Gracie and was the original voice for her in the Broadway show "Say Goodnight Gracie".
Her other film credits include, "All Shook Up" and "Road To Graceland" starring Harvey Keitel and Bridgett Fonda.
Holly also starred in an original Off-Broadway production called "Queen of The Silver Screen" about the life of her idol, Mae West.
Holly appeared on the Joan Rivers TV show as Joan, which lead to many appearances with Joan, including two Celebrity Apprentice appearances as Cher the year Joan won and an appearance as Joan herself a few years later. Joan loved the fact that Holly is one of the few "women" who impersonates her. Holly was also thrilled to portray Joan in the Biography Channel series, Celebrity Ghost Stories.
Holly's other TV appearances include The Morey Povitch Show, Celebrities To Go TV Series, One Life To Live & Flight of The Conchords.
Holly continues to perform her one-woman show with warmth and humor, portraying the Divas she loves, as well as a “Joan Rivers and Friends” Tribute Show, in honor of her great mentor in theaters and venues worldwide.