Ellie Weingardt - Impersonator
Overview
Book The Best Joan Rivers Impersonator for your next event . Ellie Weingardt has appeared on The Joan Rivers Late Show as a winner of her Joan Rivers look alike contest, as well as on National TV and in film as Joan Rivers; and has a nice letter from Joan Herself on her website extolling her talent. Whether it's a corporate gala, society benefit, Ladies' Day, or garage sale, she's ready to bring it home with her Red Carpet worthy gowns, bling, boas, and witty repartee. "Have gown will travel" is her motto. Her website includes stage, film and commercial work as well as vibrant testimonials from her Joan Rivers appearances throughout the country. Can we tawk?
Reviews
4 reviews
Kristie L.
April 27, 2026Excellent
Great job! Thank you so much!
Hired as: Joan Rivers Impersonator
Shawn K.
January 14, 2024True talent, super professional, hysterical with heart
Hire Ellie immediately!
I hired Ellie to be MC of my husband’s Celebration Of Life ceremony, just 3 days after his passing. Kenny loved Joan Rivers and her biting humor.
Ellie was in from the start and helped me and my guests navigate one of the hardest nights of my life. Ellie had Joan’s style, voice, timing and look down perfectly.
She brought levity, heart and respect in her monologue bringing healing belly laughs from all us who needed to laugh. They say laughter is the best medicine, and Ellie was an absolute angel.
She researched and memorized my overflowing TMI-outline of rapid-fire texts of his life and and our love, making sure she got the details right. She read the room, hit her mark, arrived early, stayed late and held my hand through it all.
Whether she was lovingly and hysterically commenting on the crowd, or reminding the audience of what a special man Kenny was, or how short he was. She struck a beautiful balance in tone and healing.
Hire her immediately
Hired as: Joan Rivers Impersonator
Tamika B.
February 19, 2022Ellie W. was fantastic as Joan Rivers
Ellie was fantastic as Joan Rivers! She pre-recorded a welcome greeting on the invitation line and served as the perfect host on the red carpet! I look forward to working with her again.
Hired as: Impersonator
Nina K.
February 25, 2019Awesome job!
Ellie was great! She took the time to meet every single guest and had a smile on each of their faces. She was great and stayed after the show to take a picture of anyone!
Hired as: Impersonator, Joan Rivers Impersonator
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
About
Ellie began as a stage actress and voice-impressionist and was immediately told she resembled Joan Rivers. She was asked to work the red carpet at a live event, and the rest is history. She is an accomplished actress having appeared in major motion pictures and performed from coast to coast entertaining millions of people over the years as Joan Rivers.
Ellie says she has also been a "Kinder, Gentler Joan" when requested. "Sounding vocally grating and being annoying is something I avoid when performing as Joan. It's a pitfall Many other Joan Rivers impersonators fall into. There's a fine line between a caricature and an impression." She has appeared as Joan in the film "Butterscotch And Chocolate" and was a look-alike winner on The Joan Rivers Late Show in Hollywood. "I have emcee'd award and tribute shows as well as worked the Red Carpet as the Fashion Police. Occasionally doing a short stand-up routine as Joan, using her vintage material, "I have discovered her stuff never gets old, whether it's gynecology or aging "ungracefully" or dissing the Queen of England. They love it. I've even walked the real red carpet at the Academy Awards. Book me for fun fun fun!"
Past booked events
April 2026
25
Saturday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Brookfield, WI
April 2023
23
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
6:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
February 2022
05
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Clinton Township, MI
February 2020
07
Friday
Nonprofit Event
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
February 2019
22
Friday
Retirement Community Event
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
December 2014
12
Friday
Holiday Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Minneapolis, MN
August 2014
30
Saturday
Birthday Party
9:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
April 2013
13
Saturday
Festival
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Chicago, IL
Testimonials
SPRING 2008 Dear Ellie, Thank you so much for attending Spring Fling "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend". You were wonderful as "Joan" and really helped to draw our guests to the Champagne on the Rocks and the raffle. We've had a few members ask if you were going to join the League! Thanks again
– Gretchen Bush
March 16, 2009 Hello Ellie, Thank you so very much! You are simply MAGIC!
– IREM
March 26, 2009 Hi Ellie, I didn't want too much time to go by without telling you how wonderful you were at the Oscar Party! Everyone, including myself, absolutely loved you. AND you looked marvelous! As you always do. I'm hoping you will join us next year!
– LITTLE CITY FOUNDATION
January 04, 2010 Dear Ellie, Thanks again for doing the event at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. I hope you enjoyed it. I’ll definitely call you if something else comes up in the future.
– Hard Rock Hotel
March 18, 2010 9:57 AM Hi Ellie, re: Oscar Night 2010 It was wonderful to have you at the Drake event. I really think you kicked the party up a notch! The Drake is planning on having the Oscar Party next year. I am sure they would love to have you again, since we are expecting more people next year. Not sure if you can hold that date for the Drake again. Thanks again! And you looked fabulous darling!
– Katie Rozek: Senior Operations Manager
Feb 21st 2010 Hi Ellie, Just a quick note to express a heartfelt THANK YOU for being such a wonderful addition to our annual gala. Your presence was so entertaining and captured the attention of all who were present. Our guests loved it! I’ve heard nothing but glowing comments about your energy and spirit, both from the photos and your funny commentary! We enjoyed having you and you were a HUGE hit! Thank you for being a part of our evening. You did such a great job for us!
– Ashley Jones - Event Coordinator