Calpernia Addams

It’s humbling to see transgender personalities use their positions to promote LGBT rights and be the voice of the minority. Just like what Calpernia Addams is doing. She is an author, actress, and musician. More importantly, she’s a spokesperson and an activist for transgender rights and issues. During her early adult years, she served as a hospital corpsman with the Navy and US Marine Corps. It was inevitable that she came out as a transgender woman during her last year of service.

She gives credit to William Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar for her name. She was part of the international play Trans Scripts back in 2015. The production received raging reviews and won a Fringe First Award as well as a high commendation from Amnesty International. The play was even shortlisted for the Feminist Fest Award and several more.