I think I had something to prove to myself, that I could book a cis role and then if I did come… — Trace Lysette Copy Share Image
Trans women should be accepted and celebrated, whether they look a little bit more on the masculine side of the spectrum or… — Trace Lysette Copy Share Image
Oftentimes, I feel like, because of my cisnormative look or my aesthetics, that sometimes my talent might get overlooked. — Trace Lysette Copy Share Image
I feel like if Hollywood can stretch for inclusion and intersectionality, and being intentional with its intersectionality, that that can ripple out past Hollywood… — Trace Lysette Copy Share Image
I'm not getting into rooms for cis roles. I started my career auditioning for those roles, and then I went to play trans roles.… — Trace Lysette Copy Share Image
I used to watch 'Star Trek' on weeknights as a kid while I did my homework for school. — Trace Lysette Copy Share Image
As much of a privilege as it is to pass, it's painful. You have to compartmentalize your life. That's awkward. Dating can be horrible. — Trace Lysette Copy Share Image
When we get to a point when trans folks are included in the creative process, the narrative will be much more authentic. Trans actors… — Trace Lysette Copy Share Image
That is the next step for out trans actors - to just be treated as actors and not 'trans actors.' — Trace Lysette Copy Share Image
I recall the magic being on set for season one of 'Transparent.' The trans inclusivity of our set was unparalleled at the time. — Trace Lysette Copy Share Image
Trans talent is not even making it into the audition room, and we're not even being afforded the opportunity to tell our own stories.… — Trace Lysette Copy Share Image
Trans folk are so often pushed to the margins and not afforded the resources and opportunities that some nontrans people are. — Trace Lysette Copy Share Image
