I first stepped on stage at age 5 with my beginning ballet class and never wanted to leave. Sci-fi/fantasy conventions – and cosplay – followed just a few years later. I’m equally at home in Shakespeare and musical theatre, at the Renaissance faire, in indie films, or on the cosplay competition stage, where I’ve presented at the master level since 1994.
As a member of several cosplay volunteer organizations, I have extensive experience with engaging convention attendees, asking questions from adults and entertaining littles. I’m especially interested in helping grow the community at smaller cons and sharing my experience with newer cosplayers, whether they’re looking to hone their techical skills, making the most of limited resources, or exercising their creativity with original designs.
Craftsmanship/overall award highlights
- h+h Americas 2025 – Famoré Cutlery Joy of Cosplay Award
- Fan Expo Chicago 2024 – Organizer’s Award
- C2E2 Cosplay Celebration 2021 – 3rd place
- Chicago TARDIS 2013 – Best Master
- DragonCon 2010 Stargate Track – 1st Place
- Polaris 2008 – Best Master and Best In Show Workmanship
- WindyCon 2007 – Best in Show
- Chicago TARDIS 2007 – Best in Show
- Visions 1998 – Best Master
- Toronto Trek 1994 – Best Artisan
Performance awards
- C2E2 Talent Show 2025 – Judge’s Choice
- C2E2 Masquerade 2020 – Best Group
- Fox Valley Lyrical Productions Vocal Competition 2018 – 2nd Place, Musical Theatre
Judging experience
- Chicago TARDIS – 2015-2019
- Green Bay Library Comic Con – 2023
- Lake County Comic Con – Spring 2025
Prepared panels
- The Art of Cutting Corners – Making the most of your cosplay budget, time, and skilllevel
- Crafting Your Cosplay Story – How to prepare competition documentation
- Fabric 101 for Costumers
- Historical Inspiration in Cosplay
Purple Photo
Allen H Castillo
Erik Jaws Photography
Cassie Scott