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title: Alex — GenderCool Champion | The GenderCool Project
canonical: https://gendercool.org/champions/alex
description: Meet Alex (he/him), a transgender theater lighting designer who has worked on 75+ productions and dreams of designing K-pop concerts and traveling the world.
keywords: Alex GenderCool, transgender theater designer, trans teen theater, GenderCool Champion Alex, LGBTQ lighting designer, transgender college student, trans youth arts advocate
last_updated: 2026-06-08
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# Alex — GenderCool Champion

**Pronouns:** he/him
**Role:** Lighting Designer
**Profile:** https://gendercool.org/champions/alex

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## About Alex

Alex (he/him) is a dynamic college student passionate about technical theater, music, and travel. He is majoring in Theater Design/Tech, with a focus on Lighting Design and Technical Direction. Alex has already participated in over 75 shows, proving that theater is in his DNA. Alex dreams of becoming a Lighting Designer for concerts, with a lifetime goal of designing a K-pop concert and programming the iconic light sticks used at the concert.

When he's not backstage, Alex enjoys playing video games and cooking for his best friends. His love for travel fuels his belief that everyone should learn about different cultures.

As a proud GenderCool Champion, Alex advocates for the LGBTQ+ community and believes that "everyone should be free to be themselves." He makes a positive impact wherever he goes, sharing his story with journalists, business leaders, and even motorcycle enthusiasts.

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