Josie DiVincenzo's remarkable journey in the world of acting began at the tender age of four, when she declared her intention to become a serious actress. This determination would eventually lead her to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts from SUNY Fredonia and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Drama from the University of Southern California.
Over the course of 27 years, Josie built a thriving career in Los Angeles, with a diverse range of roles in television, film, and theatre. Her impressive credits include guest starring and principal roles on popular primetime TV shows such as Friends, E.R., 24, CSI:NY, Desperate Housewives, Judging Amy, Beverly Hills 90210, Nash Bridges, General Hospital, and The Young and The Restless.
In addition to her work in television, Josie has also appeared in numerous indie and short films, as well as feature films such as Daredevil alongside Ben Affleck, Marshall alongside the late Chad Boseman, and Bashira alongside Liam Aiken.
After a successful career in Los Angeles, Josie returned to her hometown of Buffalo, New York, where she has continued to work in the thriving professional theatre community. She has appeared in a variety of productions, including Lady Macbeth in the award-winning all-female Macbeth for Shakespeare in Delaware Park, Mistress Page in The Merry Wives of Windsor, and numerous one-woman shows and plays at various venues.
As an educator, Josie has worked as a private coach and has taught various techniques of acting, including Shakespeare and acting for the camera, at institutions such as NYU's StoneStreet Studios, Niagara University, SUNY Fredonia, and Los Angeles's Actor's Bootcamp. Her unique ability to recognize and tap into the personal experiences and beliefs of each actor she works with has made her a sought-after coach, helping professional actors from Los Angeles to Buffalo to New York City to bring their characters to life.
Throughout her career, Josie has received numerous awards and accolades, including Outstanding Actor Awards from Artvoice and Buffalo Spree Best of WNY, as well as a Best Actress award from the NY 48Hr. Film Project.
Josie's philosophy on acting is centered around the idea that an actor's own truth is their art, and that by combining it with imagination and the words and situation of a script, they can create a performance that is both specific and compelling. She believes that an actor's job is to tap into their own experiences and beliefs, and to use them to fuel their performances, making them transformative for both the actor and the audience.
