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ELIZABETH ESPOSITO Obituary
Elizabeth 'Shanti' Foster Esposito passed away on March 4, 2017. Known for her powerful voice, she debuted at the Karamu House, received the prestigious Marian Anderson scholarship, performed behind the Iron Curtain in Porgy & Bess, and sang opera at La Scala in Milan, Staatsoper in Hamsburg, and Royal Danish Theatre with Josephine Baker. She is survived by her sons, Vincent and Giancarlo, and four grandchildren.
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S Colon
February 8, 2025
Sorry for your lost. I admired your talented son. Rest in peace.
May 8, 2021
She, her talents & her spirit will forever be a national & international treasures!
ZariHarat
September 16, 2020
Thank you.
Edmond Chibeau
September 13, 2020
Elizabeth Esposito and I met at Lincoln Center around the time Giancarlo was performing there in a play I wrote, "Punk Plutonium." She was kind, open-hearted, and generous in her praise. I consider myself fortunate to have met her. Shanti !!
Deborah Adams
September 21, 2018
You and my mother share the same first name and I really wished I'd gotten the chance to meet you. Your son Giancarlo says he gets his passion and zest from you. Rest in heavenly peace.
Mario Moore
June 8, 2017
I was directed here through NPR's Fresh Air podcast featuring Giancarlo Esposito. Very informative interview, with a very moving tribute to Elizabeth Foster Esposito by her son.
Jon DiSavino
June 7, 2017
I was deeply moved today listening to Giancarlo, Elizabeth's son, speak so eloquently about her on the radio program Fresh Air. She was clearly an artist blessed with great gifts. It's sad that she never received proper recognition for her contributions to the arts. Her career might have been turned out very differently had she had the same sort of opportunities afforded to her caucasian counterparts.
Norbert Saez
April 9, 2017
I didn't know she was Giancarlo's mother. Genius actor. May she R.I.P. and my condolences.
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