JOS N. BANKS (he/they) is a multi-award winning Visual/ Performing Arts Artist, Costume Designer, Stylist & Teaching Artist. Tours: International – Kinky Boots (Lola), North American / Canadian – Hair (Hud), The Color Purple (Harpo). Regional: Ms. Blakk for President (Steppenwolf), Songs for a New World (Farmers Alley Theatre), Jesus Christ Superstar (Paramount Theatre), The Color Purple, Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Drury Lane Theatre), The Scottsboro Boys (Porchlight Music Theatre). Film: Ocean in The Chi, Dr. Greg Martinson in Work In Progress & Rise Against’ music video “Make It Stop” (Lead). Deemed WINNER of StageScene LA’s “Scenie” Award for “Break Out Performance in a Touring Production” as Lola in Kinky Boots in 2018 & nominated Best Costume Designer for the 2012, 2016/17 & 2019 BTAA (Black Theater Alliance Awards). Jos has his very own Master Class, entitled “#BeFEARLESS” which he has instructed nationally. Representation: Paonessa Talent Agency. www.FearlessJos.com // Follow Me: @JosNBanks
