Lisa Brescia (born May 12, 1970) is an American musical theatre actress who has performed as lead and understudy in several Broadway shows.

Raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,[1] she went on to pursue acting and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Brescia was lead singer in The New Mamas and The Papas from 1993 to 1998 with original members John Phillips and Denny Doherty.

[citation needed] Brescia has played the role of "Amneris" in Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida in several productions.

[2][3] Brescia returned to the role for one week in 2006 at The Muny in St. Louis along with Simone and Will Chase, both of whom also appeared in the Broadway production.

[8] She starred as Claire in the new musical, Ordinary Days which was presented at the Black Blox Theatre in Manhattan from October 2 to December 13, 2009.