Stacey Gordon is an American
puppeteer 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]