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Stacey Gordon | |
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Occupation | Puppeteer |
Years active | 2014–present |
Stacey Gordon is an American puppeteer from Arizona who is best known for portraying Julia, a four-year-old female Muppet with autism, on the children's television series Sesame Street. [1] [2] [3] [4] Gordon previously worked as a therapist for children with autism. [1] Her son has autism, and her experiences inform her portrayal of Julia. [1] [2] [3] Gordon uses knowledge from her experiences with autistic children in portraying Julia. [1] Gordon began puppeteering while in high school. [1] She also performs with the Great Arizona Puppet Theater, [4] and is part of an improv duo. [1]
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Stacey Gordon | |
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Occupation | Puppeteer |
Years active | 2014–present |
Stacey Gordon is an American puppeteer from Arizona who is best known for portraying Julia, a four-year-old female Muppet with autism, on the children's television series Sesame Street. [1] [2] [3] [4] Gordon previously worked as a therapist for children with autism. [1] Her son has autism, and her experiences inform her portrayal of Julia. [1] [2] [3] Gordon uses knowledge from her experiences with autistic children in portraying Julia. [1] Gordon began puppeteering while in high school. [1] She also performs with the Great Arizona Puppet Theater, [4] and is part of an improv duo. [1]