Emma

Emma (they/she) is a multi-talented 15-year-old known for their humor and wit. She is passionate about acting, costume design, singing, and advocacy. Emma loves the stage and has been performing in musical theater since age 4. At 12 years old, Emma made their film debut as Maddie, a young transgender character, in the award-winning feature film, Two Lives in Pittsburgh.

When she’s not performing, Emma advocates for transgender rights, speaking at conferences, universities, and rallies. By sharing her story, Emma hopes to show that transgender kids are just like other kids and deserve the freedom to live authentically. Currently, Emma is writing a children’s book about transgender and nonbinary role models.

In her free time, Emma can be found creating costumes from Five Nights at Freddy’s, attending ComicCon conventions, and playing with their kitten, Simon.