Show me some talented female impressionists

July 15, 2009 9:45 AM

Are there any really good female impressionists out there?

I don't mean drag performers or french painters. I mean women who can imitate a range of famous female voices. There's an abundance of male comedians who display their Pacinos, Cosbys, and Travoltas at the drop of a hat, but I don't know of many women who do the same.

I'd prefer to see more modern and unpredictable public figures, rather than, say, a dozen Barbra Streisands and Katherine Hepburns.

posted by ashputtel to Media & Arts (10 answers total)

Ronni Ancona... she's British
posted by fearfulsymmetry at 9:55 AM on July 15, 2009

Rosemary Watson is a national treasure. Check out her Hillary Clinton.
posted by munchingzombie at 10:03 AM on July 15, 2009

Christine Pedi
posted by rollick at 10:16 AM on July 15, 2009

Best answer: Marilyn Michaels was one of the greats, but I don't think she performs anymore.
posted by Chocolate Pickle at 10:16 AM on July 15, 2009

Tracey Ullman?
posted by applemeat at 10:31 AM on July 15, 2009

And more..
posted by applemeat at 10:36 AM on July 15, 2009

Jan Ravens
posted by TheRaven at 12:08 PM on July 15, 2009

Best answer: Jane Horrocks
posted by murphy slaw at 12:48 PM on July 15, 2009

Kristin Wiig seems to have a lot of range.
posted by duckus at 5:56 PM on July 15, 2009

Maybe Maria Bamford?
posted by sugarfish at 9:41 PM on July 16, 2009