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The “Transgender Singing Sensation” Ryan Cassata
Ryan Cassata (he/him) is an award-winning singer-songwriter, actor, and LGBTQ+ activist whose work has been featured on/in GRAMMY.com, Rolling Stone, Billboard, The New York Times, etc. With over 650 performances and seven original and critically-acclaimed musical albums, Ryan is proud to be recognized as the first openly-trans performer at the Vans Warped Tour. Ryan has been praised by The Advocate Magazine as a “Transgender singing sensation.”
Rewriting Hollywood with Jared Milrad
Born in New York City, Jared Milrad (He/Him) is a multiple award-winning LGBTQ+ filmmaker, entrepreneur, and advocate for inclusion and social change. As the founder of A Show For A Change, a social impact production company, and Movikarma, a nonprofit focused on inclusion in Hollywood that is supported by Warner Bros. Discovery, Lionsgate, and other industry leaders, Jared empowers underrepresented talent to build a more impactful, inclusive entertainment industry.
Degen Pener’s Writings On Lifestyle, Design and Cultural Issues
Degen Pener, Deputy Editor at The Hollywood Reporter, shares Pride month highlights and new spotlights with Revry.