Background
Funke, Phyllis Ellen was born on January 4, 1941 in New York City. Daughter of Lewis Bernard and Blanche (Bier) Funke.
Funke, Phyllis Ellen was born on January 4, 1941 in New York City. Daughter of Lewis Bernard and Blanche (Bier) Funke.
Bachelor, Smith College, 1961. Master of Science, Columbia University, 1964.
Women's editor, Daily Argus, Mount Vernon, New York, 1961-1962; arts critic, reporter, Courier-Journal, Louisville, 1964-1966; arts critic, columnist, Suffolk Sun, Deer Park, New York, 1966-1969; contributing editor arts, Ingenue Magazine, New York City, 1969-1971; contributing critic, Morning Telegraph, New York City, 1969-1972; freelance travel and arts writer, various cities, since 1972.
Member American Theater Critics Association.