Lisa Tharps was born at New York Presbyterian Hospital in the bustling metropolis of New York City. Her educational background includes earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
Throughout her illustrious career, Lisa has had the privilege of working on numerous productions. One of her most notable roles was in the play "Wit" in New York, where she had the opportunity to work alongside the talented Kathleen Chalfant. She then toured with the renowned Judith Light, playing opposite her in a series of performances.
Lisa's extensive touring schedule has taken her to various locations across the United States, including the Barbican Center in London, where she performed in the play "Love's Fire: Seven New Plays Inspired by Seven Shakespearean Sonnets". This production was a career highlight for Lisa, as she had the chance to work with a group of esteemed writers, including Tony Kushner, John Guare, Marsha Norman, Bill Finn, Ntozake Shange, Wendy Wasserstein, and Eric Bogosian.
The experience of working on "Love's Fire" was a pivotal moment in Lisa's career, as it reinforced her decision to pursue a lifelong career in acting. The opportunity to observe and listen to each writer discuss their work was a truly unforgettable experience for her.
In addition to her work on "Love's Fire", Lisa has also toured with the hit production "The Vagina Monologues", acting opposite the talented Geneva Carr and directed by the acclaimed Joe Mantello.
In Los Angeles, Lisa received numerous nominations for her outstanding performances, including nominations from the LA Drama Critics Circle, NAACP, LA Weekly, and the Garland Awards for Best Actress in a leading role for her portrayal of Medea in Euripides' "Medea".
Lisa's subsequent performances in Los Angeles earned her further recognition, including nominations for Best Supporting Actress in her roles as Mavis and Mrs. Brown in "The Women of Brewster Place" at the Celebration Theatre, directed by Michael Matthews. She also received high praise for her work in Tom Jacobsen's play, "The Chinese Massacre", in which she played the role of Biddy Mason.
