Holmes and Fielder Look-Alikes Fill San Francisco Park

Black turtlenecks, pulled-back hair and headphones were among the details contestants used to evoke Elizabeth Holmes at the gathering. Organizers said the event’s Partiful page received more than 1,000 RSVPs, and several hundred spectators came to Lafayette Park. About two dozen people entered the Holmes competition.

The contest also invited participants to impersonate comedian and filmmaker Nathan Fielder, who co-directed the film with Lance Oppenheim. Contestants faced challenges including a staring contest and dance-off. Holmes impersonators delivered business pitches, while Fielder contenders presented marketing ideas.

Sierra Stingl, a 30-year-old Stanford University plastic surgery resident, won the Holmes contest. She has also received Stanford funding to develop a medical device. Alex Kesin won the Fielder competition. The winners received crowns, headphones and bragging rights.

Organizers said they were surprised by the turnout. Co-host Miranda Stern said they had expected only a few friends and that the response exceeded their expectations. Another co-host, Tanvi Kaur, said the event aimed to revive San Francisco’s reputation for creative, unconventional energy.

The gathering followed the release of You Can See Everything, which centers on Holmes, the former Theranos founder convicted of defrauding investors. Organizers said they hope to continue bringing people together through similarly unconventional events.