Lisa Naso is an actor & writer
Originally from Long Island, they’re passionate about creating positive representation in the industry, and aim to bring weirdness, complexity and heart to every character. Lisa earned their Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Point Park University, and was named Best Actor at the First Frame International Film Festival by Different Duck Films in 2023.
On stage, Lisa has performed with Playwrights Horizons, The Connelly Theater, TheatreWorks USA, The 24 Hour Plays Nationals, and Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater. Favorite theater credits include Medium Alison in Fun Home, #2 in The Wolves, and Becky in the world premiere of Incident At Our Lady of Perpetual Help. They’ve studied in New York with Heidi Marshall Studios, The Barrow Group, and The Upright Citizens Brigade comedy theater. Lisa has written for Point Blank Sketch Comedy and Arcade Comedy in Pittsburgh.
Lisa plays Nikki in the upcoming horror feature film The Girl Who Cried Her Eyes Out (Dir. Eugene John Bellida, expected summer 2024)
Lisa is a proud member of Actors Equity Association and the Ring of Keys network, an arts advocacy organization that connects and promotes the work of queer and trans/GNC theatre artists. Very cool feature where you can hire a Key member through the member directory if you click this link.
For the record, they’re a double Aquarius and can be found on social media @lisa_naso. Photo by SubUrban Photography
UPCOMING
ain’t that the way love’s supposed to be?
Written & directed by Mattie Tindall
May 13, 9:30 PM @ The Tank, 312 W 36th St