Jos N. Banks

A true renaissance man… Jos N. Banks is a multi-award winning Visual/Performing Arts Artist, Costume Designer, Stylist & Teaching Artist hailing from Chicago, IL. Tours: International (US, Canada, China & Singapore) – Kinky Boots (Lola), North American/Canadian – Hair (Hud), The Color Purple (Harpo). Select Regional: Ms. Blakk for President (Joan Jett Blakk) & Choir Boy (Pharus) at Steppenwolf Theatre, The MUNY, Yale Dramatic Association, The Second City, Congo Square, Paramount Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre, Porchlight Music Theatre, About Face Theatre, Black Ensemble Theatre, Royal George. Film: “Ocean” in Showtime’s The Chi & “Dr. Greg Martinson” in Showtime’s Work in Progress. WINNER of StageScene LA’s “Scenie” Award for “Break Out Performance in a Touring Production” as Lola in Kinky Boots & nominated “Best Costume Designer” for the 2012, 2016/17 & 2019 BTAA (Black Theater Alliance Awards). Representation: Paonessa Talent Agency. Be FEARLESS. Proverbs 3:5. www.FearlessJos.com // Follow Me: @JosNBanks