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Personation (Noun)

Imitating the mannerisms of another person.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The comedian's personation of the politician was so accurate that it was almost indistinguishable from the real thing.
Her personation of her grandmother's voice and mannerisms was uncanny and had everyone in stitches.
The actor's personation of the historical figure was so convincing that it earned him an Oscar nomination.
The impressionist's personation of the celebrity was spot on, from the way he walked to the way he spoke.
The young girl's personation of her favorite pop star was so good that she won first prize at the talent show.

Acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture.