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Lisa Kirk
Lisa Kirk (February 25, 1925 – November 11, 1990) was an American actress and singer noted for her comic talents and rich contralto (her voice was called a husky alto).
Career.
Born as Elsie Kirk in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, she was raised in Roscoe, Pennsylvania. Her Roscoe home later became the Hotel Roscoe. She enrolled as a law student at the University of Pittsburgh but abandoned her studies when she was offered a spot in the chorus line at the Versailles nightclub in
Is That Really Her Figure?" And although her voice may not be as full-bodied as it once was, she has a warm, easy projection that gives sensitivity and color to her songs.""
In addition to her appearances on original cast albums and compilations of Broadway performances, she recorded a number of solo recordings, including "I Feel A Song Comin' On" and "Lisa Kirk Sings At The Plaza" (1959).
Kirk may be best known for her role in the original