Tiny Kittenn is a mixed race (Black, Native American and White) cosplayer, toy/figure collector, and gamer originally from Brooklyn, New York and currently resides in Virginia. Her nerd interests started when she was a tiny child after she picked up the NES controller to play Castlevania and cooled down by watching Aeon Flux. Her first convention was in 2009, her first cosplay was Bubbles from The PowerPuff Girls in 2010, and since then has cosplayed a plethora of characters from different series, Power Rangers/Super Sentai being her most recognized ones. When she's not cosplaying, she works full time as a...
Originally from Serbia, a country where the anime/comic/video game scene is severely underrepresented, Rhoulette deputed her very first cosplay 2.5 years ago here in the DMV! Her fascination started after traveling the world and making friends with fans of Gundam Wing and Sailor Moon. An adamant believer that cosplay is for everyone, she finds it to be the perfect hobby, combining the freedom of creativity with crafting genius. Most recognized for her PROJECT: Leona cosplay from League of Legends, Rhou was invited by the parent company, Riot Games, to partake in a fan experience at their Worlds Championships last year...
Featuring: DJ K-Murdock | Rapper, Eye Q | Electro-rock singer, D&D Sluggers | Rapper, Maverick da Roninn K-Murdock Born in Washington, DC and raised during the golden era of hip-hop, K(yle) is possibly best known for being one half of the progressive hip-hop tandem Panacea, K, along with the group’s emcee Raw Poetic were signed to legendary underground hip-hop label Rawkus Records in 2006 and have released a total; of 6 projects to date; The duo has rocked shows all over the United States, sharing the stage with the likes of Brand Nubian, Planet Asia, Little Brother, Lupe Fiasco &...
Be it the face of dance, pageantry, education, television or film, Jazzy Ellis is a game changer. The African American Female SAG-AFTRA stunt performer, actor, independent filmmaker and non-profit director is determined to level the playing field and add some color to our grayscale expectations. A New Jersey native, Jazzy has spent the bulk of her life integrating spaces. Whether it was at Princeton University as a religion major, in statewide pageants, or in underprivileged NOLA classrooms spreading a message of achievement, Jazzy has always been unafraid to shake the status quo. A survivor of domestic abuse and sexual assault,...
Powered by The Nerdtino Expo Father Evil was born Luis Evilleira in Galicia, Spain in the year 1372. Forty years later, Father Luis Evilleira has become a loyal servant of the church and the head Witchcraft investigator. One of his investigations leads him to a satanic convent that was attacked by one of the local villages. Father Evilleira investigates the convent and begins to "re-purify" holy items of the church that may have been tainted. He finds an ancient text he is surprisingly able to read. Suddenly, a blinding white flash envelopes the room…and no one sees or hears of...
EDO BUSHIDO - The Vibe of the Afro Samurai concert Take a musical journey from Japan to the Boondocks with Substantial: A pioneer of the sonic art form of Jazz Hop who worked with the legendary producer Nujabes, Marcus D and other great soundsmiths. Asheru: A formative underground contender responsible for the classic Judo Chop from the Acclaimed animated series "The Boondocks" and DJ AAROCK: A master on the Decks of Steel - cutting and chopping his way through various forms of sounds to take his listeners on a musical journey. EDO BUSHIDO AFTER PARTY (Friday night dance) DJ AAROCK...
"Hello everyone, my name is Arionn but in the cosplay community I go by "Devilish Vixen". I started cosplaying around middle school in 2009. It has literally been a giant part of my life since then. Not only has it allowed me to find the great friends I have, but it has also built me up as a person. Anime and cosplaying will always be a big part of my life, especially since sewing is one of the biggest stress relievers for myself. Cosplaying for me isn't just about dressing up as a character, I also like to relate to...
Derek Williams always had a desire to do stand-up, and in 2009 he finally stepped on stage. It only took one performance to fully get that comedic bug. Since then, he has become a three time winner of the Funnybone Clash of the Comics, co-founder of a highly successful show 'Geek's Night of Comedy', and has been described as energetic, with a particular fun blend of honest, awkward, geeky/nerdy comedy. Derek has an exclusive perception about how to live life, and also things that provoke him into a fume. Being a father of twins, the doctor gave him a diploma...
Charles Ellis Jr. is a comedian, and writer based out of Richmond, Virginia. Always having a love for the stage and performing, Charles once harbored delusions of grandeur about being a rock star. Having fronted a local metal band for a couple of years, he eventually left that band after coming to the realization that he was far too chubby and black to become a heavy metal god. Being a long time fan of stand-up comedy, Charles spent years doing comic bits in his head. Unlike the other things that go on in his head, these could be shared with...
Canvas Cosplay is the project of award-winning artist Philip Odango from Virginia Beach, Virginia. With a background in psychology and over a decade of experience in directing, producing and stage managing more than two dozen productions, Philip fuses design and theatrical performance in his cosplays to create exuberant interactions and visuals. Born in the Philippines and raised in the United States, Philip believes in the transformative power of cosplay to transcend race and gender, and he has been spotlighted in The New York Times, Forbes Magazine and Kotaku. His award-winning Doctor Strange cosplay was officially featured by MARVEL, and he...