Stacey Gordon

Stacey Gordon (b. April 3, 1978) is an American puppeteer and voice actress 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]