BIOGRAPHY
Carissa Thorlakson
A.R.T.: Gloria: A Life. Carissa is a New Jersey- based wig and makeup designer. Off-Broadway: Grand Hotel, Little Rock. Regional: A Christmas Carol (2013-2019), Simpatico, The Mousetrap, All the Days, The Gods of Comedy, McCarter Theatre Center (six seasons); Old Globe; Temple University; Olney Theatre Center; University of Delaware Resident Ensemble Players; The American Repertory Ballet; NewArts group, Newtown, CT; Santa Fe Opera (wig and makeup artist); Sarasota Opera; Kennedy Center; Shakespeare Theatre Company; Signature Theatre; Round House Theatre. Carissa also creates custom medical wigs, cosplay wigs, and teaches classes in wigs and makeup.