Stephanie D'Abruzzo

Stephanie D'Abruzzo
D'Abruzzo on the set of Oobi in 2004
Born
Stephanie Ann D'Abruzzo

(1971-12-07) December 7, 1971
Alma materNorthwestern University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • puppeteer
Years active1990–present
Known forSesame Street (since 1993)
The Book of Pooh (2001-2002)
Avenue Q (2004)
Spouse
Craig Shemin
(m. 1995)

Stephanie Ann D'Abruzzo (/dəˈbrz/; born December 7, 1971) is an American actress and puppeteer. She has performed various Muppets in the television program Sesame Street. She held starring roles on the children's TV shows Oobi and The Book of Pooh.

D'Abruzzo is also well known for playing Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut in the original Broadway production of Avenue Q in 2003. She received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her performance.