Torra Zwei Cosplay has been cosplaying for 16 years now, she has done a bit of everything in cosplay: sewing, armor, props, wig styling, and cosplay chess! Mostly she specializes in projects with plenty of detail work that allows for unique approaches to complete and using second hand materials to take apart completely and repurpose for the fabrics and props in her cosplays! 

Connecticut based creators Jordan (the writer, they/them) and Beck (the artist, they/them) have been best friends and creative partners together for 20 years. They started Magical Boy Basil out of a shared love for comics, a need for more queer stories for young folks (and the young at heart), and- of course- Magical boys!

My name is Michelle but I am known as Chelly, Chellypup or Panic. I have been cosplaying for 10+ years. I fell in love with the world of anime in 2012 when I attended my first convention. Since then I have focused on enhancing my skills. I have built various props over the years from Keyblades to wings. I have also taught myself to modify existing items in order to become cosplays.

Aside from building I have hosted a variety of panels over the years, participated in interviews, and done numerous photo shoots.

I do have formal modeling and acting training, and I was an instructor for these skills in the past. I am also a trained vocalist

I am also a LARPer and have judged Arts and Science competitions including sewing, armor, chainmail, jewelry, performances and other items.

Maeviary is an award-winning cosplayer and fashion designer based out of New York City. They have been creating their own cosplays since 2009, and found their calling in garment design and construction through the hobby. Their specialties lie in sewing, tailoring, and patternmaking. They graduated with their BFA in Fashion Design, and have built a career as a technical designer in the luxury fashion market. They provide educational panels about cosplay construction and garment making techniques, pulling from their years of costume creation and a decade of experience in the fashion industry as a design professional. To Maeviary, cosplay is a world where they can mix their love of craft, performance, and community building, and they love to share that passion with both aspiring and experienced crafters!

Kitty has been cosplaying for almost 14 years. She has done many characters with her favorites being Rapunzel, D.VA, Nami, and Weiss. She’s been in many cosplay chess shows and has performed skits in a few cosplay contests.

Nicholas Leung is an artist born and raised in New York City. He is best known for his role as Dan Heng in the Hoyoverse video game HONKAI STAR RAIL, as well as animes such as Bi in KINGDOM (SEASON 3). You can also hear him as the voice of Han Hee-seong in the Netflix live action film KILL BOKSOON. After growing up on a healthy diet of Guitar Hero, superhero films, and countless hours of Toonami, he’s thrilled to take that childhood love behind the mic and share his story with the world. He hopes to inspire others to do the same with their own.

Emily Bauer is best known for her iconic characters across the Pokemon universe including: Cynthia, Dawn, Snowy, Officer Jenny, Anna, Matori, AMBIPOM, LUXRAY, SHINX, HAPPINY, CUTIEFLY, Gotharita and dozens more. Bauer also stars in Yu-Gi-Oh Arc V as: Celina, Zuzu Boyle, Lulu Obsidian, Ray Akaba. Other series she has starred in include Ninja Nonsense, Ah! My Goddess, Kurokami, and films such as Mayazaki’s masterpiece Nausicaa Valley of the Wind and Child of Kamiari Month. Emily has a passion for creating memorable characters across all genres. She is the recipient ofmultiple Audie nominations, Golden Earphone, Listen-Up Awards, and Publishers Weekly starred reviews for her audiobook work. Among her over 300 audiobook titles, are TheIncryptid Series by Seenan McGuire, Razorland by Anne Aguirre, and Life as We Knew it by Susan Beth Pfeffer, and The Baby Sitters Club as Mary Anne Spier. She can also be heard on hundreds of commercials and jingles.