THE ACTORS FUND ANNOUCES ELECTION OF BILLY PORTER AND HENRY TISCH TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

9/29/2021 3:03pm


The Actors Fund, the national human services organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, announced today the election of two new members to its Board of Trustees: Billy Porter and Henry Tisch. An Emmy, Grammy, and Tony award-winning performer and activist, Mr Porter is the first openly gay black man to be nominated and win in any lead acting category at the Primetime Emmys. With extensive experience in producing and creative development, Mr Tisch is a life-long supporter the performing arts. He is currently a co-producer of the forthcoming Museum of Broadway and was on the Creative Development team at Disney Theatrical Group. The Board of The Actors Fund establishes policies for administering the programs and services of the organization, which has served the community since 1882. For a full listing of the board, councils and committees of The Actors Fund, visit www.actorsfund.org/Leadership. Press contact: DKC/O&M (212/695-7400)...