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Alexander began a [[YouTube]] channel on June 15, 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/realisticallysaying|title=realisticallysaying|website=YouTube|access-date=2016-09-01}}</ref> Alexander's videos began to gain traction in 2014, when they became well known for playing LaFontaine in the web series ''[[Carmilla (series)|Carmilla]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://starrymag.com/?p=5126|title=Interviews Interviews – TV. Kaitlyn Alexander – Carmilla.|date=January 6, 2015|work=Starry Mag|access-date=May 8, 2016}}</ref> In 2016, Alexander played Max in five episodes of ''Full Out''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.weareopen.tv/open-tv-originals/fullout|title=Full Out|work=We Are Open|access-date=March 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161219203902/http://www.weareopen.tv/open-tv-originals/fullout|archive-date=December 19, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the same year Alexander starred in the music video ''Melete'' by Laurence Made Me Cry.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afterellen.com/people/468177-kaitlyn-alexander-stars-laurence-made-crys-music-video-melete |title=Kaitlyn Alexander stars in Laurence Made Me Cry's music video for "Melete" |first=Bendix |last=Trish |date=January 5, 2016|work=After Ellen|access-date=May 8, 2016}}</ref>
Alexander began a [[YouTube]] channel on June 15, 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/realisticallysaying|title=realisticallysaying|website=YouTube|access-date=2016-09-01}}</ref> Alexander's videos began to gain traction in 2014, when they became well known for playing LaFontaine in the web series ''[[Carmilla (series)|Carmilla]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://starrymag.com/?p=5126|title=Interviews Interviews – TV. Kaitlyn Alexander – Carmilla.|date=January 6, 2015|work=Starry Mag|access-date=May 8, 2016}}</ref> In 2016, Alexander played Max in five episodes of ''Full Out''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.weareopen.tv/open-tv-originals/fullout|title=Full Out|work=We Are Open|access-date=March 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161219203902/http://www.weareopen.tv/open-tv-originals/fullout|archive-date=December 19, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the same year Alexander starred in the music video ''Melete'' by Laurence Made Me Cry.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afterellen.com/people/468177-kaitlyn-alexander-stars-laurence-made-crys-music-video-melete |title=Kaitlyn Alexander stars in Laurence Made Me Cry's music video for "Melete" |first=Bendix |last=Trish |date=January 5, 2016|work=After Ellen|access-date=May 8, 2016}}</ref>


In addition to working as an actor, Alexander is also a musician and a writer.<ref name=AE1>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afterellen.com/people/483349-announcing-celebrity-judges-lovewinscontest |title=Announcing the Celebrity Judges for our #LoveWinsContest |first=Bendix |last=Trish |date=April 14, 2016|work=After Ellen|access-date=May 8, 2016}}</ref> They are also the creator of the web series ''[[Couple-ish]]'', in which Alexander acts as a main character, writer, producer and theme song singer.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.afterellen.com/general-news/459771-couple-ish-stars-non-binary-queer-characters-youll-fall-love |title="Couple-ish" stars non-binary & queer characters you'll fall in love with |first=Dana |last=Piccoli |date=October 28, 2015 |work=After Ellen |access-date=May 8, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730064803/http://www.afterellen.com/general-news/459771-couple-ish-stars-non-binary-queer-characters-youll-fall-love |archive-date=July 30, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> They play the lead role, Dee Warson, who is a [[Genderqueer|non-binary]] and [[Pansexuality|pansexual]] artist.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afterellen.com/video/466465-five-reasons-watching-couple-ish |title=Five Reasons Watching Couple-ish |first=Dana |last=Piccoli |date=December 12, 2015|work=After Ellen|access-date=May 8, 2016}}</ref> The series was funded through a successful [[Kickstarter]] campaign, which raised over $29,000 [[Canadian dollar|CAD]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/couple-ish/couple-ish|title=Couple-ish|website=Kickstarter|language=en-US|access-date=2016-10-27}}</ref> In 2016, the series was nominated for a [[Streamy Awards|Streamy Award]] in the Best Indie category, but ultimately lost to ''Brooklyn Sound''.<ref name="6th Annual Nominees"/>
In addition to working as an actor, Alexander is also a musician and a writer<ref name=AE1>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afterellen.com/people/483349-announcing-celebrity-judges-lovewinscontest |title=Announcing the Celebrity Judges for our #LoveWinsContest |first=Bendix |last=Trish |date=April 14, 2016|work=After Ellen|access-date=May 8, 2016}}</ref> and is also the creator of the web series ''[[Couple-ish]]'', in which Alexander acts as a main character, writer, producer and theme song singer.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.afterellen.com/general-news/459771-couple-ish-stars-non-binary-queer-characters-youll-fall-love |title="Couple-ish" stars non-binary & queer characters you'll fall in love with |first=Dana |last=Piccoli |date=October 28, 2015 |work=After Ellen |access-date=May 8, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730064803/http://www.afterellen.com/general-news/459771-couple-ish-stars-non-binary-queer-characters-youll-fall-love |archive-date=July 30, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> They play the lead role, Dee Warson, who is a [[Genderqueer|non-binary]] and [[Pansexuality|pansexual]] artist.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afterellen.com/video/466465-five-reasons-watching-couple-ish |title=Five Reasons Watching Couple-ish |first=Dana |last=Piccoli |date=December 12, 2015|work=After Ellen|access-date=May 8, 2016}}</ref> The series was funded through a successful [[Kickstarter]] campaign, which raised over $29,000 [[Canadian dollar|CAD]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/couple-ish/couple-ish|title=Couple-ish|website=Kickstarter|language=en-US|access-date=2016-10-27}}</ref> In 2016, the series was nominated for a [[Streamy Awards|Streamy Award]] in the Best Indie category, but ultimately lost to ''Brooklyn Sound''.<ref name="6th Annual Nominees"/>


Another successful [[Indiegogo]] campaign was launched in November 2016 to fund a second season, with a fixed goal of $45,000 [[United States dollar|USD]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/couple-ish-season-2-film-canada#/|title=Couple-ish Season 2|website=Indiegogo|access-date=2016-11-22}}</ref> The second season premiered on April 29, 2017.<ref>{{Citation|last=Couple-ish|title=Couple-ish {{!}}{{!}} Season 2 Ep 1 {{!}}{{!}} "Interview Pt. 2"|date=2017-04-29|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efjruw4JwG8|access-date=2017-05-05}}</ref>
Another successful [[Indiegogo]] campaign was launched in November 2016 to fund a second season, with a fixed goal of $45,000 [[United States dollar|USD]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/couple-ish-season-2-film-canada#/|title=Couple-ish Season 2|website=Indiegogo|access-date=2016-11-22}}</ref> The second season premiered on April 29, 2017.<ref>{{Citation|last=Couple-ish|title=Couple-ish {{!}}{{!}} Season 2 Ep 1 {{!}}{{!}} "Interview Pt. 2"|date=2017-04-29|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efjruw4JwG8|access-date=2017-05-05}}</ref>

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Kaitlyn Alexander
Alexander in 2015
Born (1992-10-09) October 9, 1992 (age 31)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Occupation(s)Actor, writer, web series creator, YouTube personality
Years active2014–present

Kaitlyn Alexander (born October 9, 1992) is a Canadian actor, writer, web series creator and YouTube personality, best known as LaFontaine in the popular LGBT web series Carmilla (2014–2016).[1] In 2016, their Kickstarter and Indiegogo-funded web series Couple-ish (2015–2017) was nominated for a Streamy Award.[2][3]

Early life

Alexander grew up in Ottawa, Ontario. As a child Alexander was very shy and found that a mandatory acting class led to improved self-confidence.[4]

Alexander attended the University of Toronto Mississauga in conjunction with Sheridan College for Theatre and Drama Studies.[5]

Career

Alexander began a YouTube channel on June 15, 2011.[6] Alexander's videos began to gain traction in 2014, when they became well known for playing LaFontaine in the web series Carmilla.[7] In 2016, Alexander played Max in five episodes of Full Out.[8] In the same year Alexander starred in the music video Melete by Laurence Made Me Cry.[9]

In addition to working as an actor, Alexander is also a musician and a writer[10] and is also the creator of the web series Couple-ish, in which Alexander acts as a main character, writer, producer and theme song singer.[11] They play the lead role, Dee Warson, who is a non-binary and pansexual artist.[12] The series was funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign, which raised over $29,000 CAD.[13] In 2016, the series was nominated for a Streamy Award in the Best Indie category, but ultimately lost to Brooklyn Sound.[3]

Another successful Indiegogo campaign was launched in November 2016 to fund a second season, with a fixed goal of $45,000 USD.[14] The second season premiered on April 29, 2017.[15]

Other work

On January 26, 2019, Alexander digitally released a debut EP titled Time Tells, produced by Erik Solarski (aka Soles), the co-writer of the Carmilla theme song, Love Will Have Its Sacrifices.

Alexander was also the co-host of the Orphan Black after-show podcast.[10]

Personal life

Alexander lives in Toronto, Ontario. They identify as queer and non-binary, and use singular they/them pronouns.[16] They credited LaFontaine, the non-binary Carmilla character whom they played, with helping them discover and accept their own identity.[17]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Motives & Murders: Cracking the Case Michelle TV series, 1 episode
2014–2016 Carmilla S. LaFontaine KindaTV Digital Series, Main role
2016 Full Out Max TV Mini-Series, 5 episodes
2015–2017 Couple-ish Deanne 'Dee' Warson Web series, 44 episodes
2017 The Carmilla Movie S. LaFontaine
2019 The Bold Type Cammy Hartman TV series, 1 episode
2020 Slo Pitch web series

References

  1. ^ "Podcast 24: Interview with Kaitlyn Alexander (LaFontaine in Carmilla) – Sara & Allison Talk TV". Sara & Allison Talk TV. September 29, 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  2. ^ "Kaitlyn Alexander in Official Streamy Awards Nominee Reception at YouTube Space LA". Zimbio. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
  3. ^ a b "6th Annual Nominees". The Streamy Awards. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
  4. ^ S., Elli (November 30, 2015). "Elli interviews the incomparable and amazing Kaitlyn Alexander!". Starry Mag. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  5. ^ "Kaitlyn Alexander Talks Gender And How They Found A Home In YouTube". PopWrapped. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  6. ^ "realisticallysaying". YouTube. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  7. ^ "Interviews Interviews – TV. Kaitlyn Alexander – Carmilla". Starry Mag. January 6, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  8. ^ "Full Out". We Are Open. Archived from the original on December 19, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
  9. ^ Trish, Bendix (January 5, 2016). "Kaitlyn Alexander stars in Laurence Made Me Cry's music video for "Melete"". After Ellen. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  10. ^ a b Trish, Bendix (April 14, 2016). "Announcing the Celebrity Judges for our #LoveWinsContest". After Ellen. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  11. ^ Piccoli, Dana (October 28, 2015). ""Couple-ish" stars non-binary & queer characters you'll fall in love with". After Ellen. Archived from the original on July 30, 2017. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  12. ^ Piccoli, Dana (December 12, 2015). "Five Reasons Watching Couple-ish". After Ellen. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  13. ^ "Couple-ish". Kickstarter. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
  14. ^ "Couple-ish Season 2". Indiegogo. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  15. ^ Couple-ish (April 29, 2017), Couple-ish || Season 2 Ep 1 || "Interview Pt. 2", retrieved May 5, 2017
  16. ^ Piccoli, Dana (October 28, 2015). "'Couple-ish' Stars Non-Binary & Queer Characters You'll Fall in Love With". After Ellen. Archived from the original on July 30, 2017. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
  17. ^ "We Wrapped Carmilla S3 (And I have feelings about it)".
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