| Libbi Gorr | |
| Birth Name: | Lisbeth Joanne Gorr |
| Birth Date: | 24 March 1965 |
| Birth Place: | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Education: | Methodist Ladies College, Melbourne |
| Alma Mater: | University Of Melbourne |
| Years Active: | 1988−present |
| Known For: | Character Elle McFeast |
| Partner: | Stewart Burchmore |
| Children: | Che, Dali |
Lisbeth Joanne "Libbi" Gorr (born 24 March 1965)[1] is an Australian broadcaster working in both TV and radio. Gorr is also an author, voice artist, writer and performer. She first came to prominence with the satirical television character that she created called "Elle McFeast".
Gorr was born in Melbourne into a Jewish Australian family https://chaser.com.au/podcasts/extreme-vetting-podcast-episode-23-libbi-gorr/ https://www.sbs.com.au/food/article/2012/07/11/essay-libbi-gorr grew up in Murrumbeena and was educated at the Methodist Ladies' College. She began working in comedy while she was an arts and law student at the University of Melbourne. Gorr graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws in 1988.[1] After graduation she became an articled clerk with the Melbourne law firm Phillips Fox.[2] Gorr had her first regular media job as the voice of the Sportsgirl fashion chain when she was asked to "sound" like a photo of supermodel Elle Macpherson.[3]
She also performed with the Hot Bagels, an all-women cabaret group.[4]
As the character Elle McFeast, Gorr performed in a number of award-winning television shows, including Andrew Denton's Live and Sweaty.