I lived what we call 'stealth' for a number of years. Even when I started acting in the industry, I didn't disclose. I didn't come out. My first job on 'Law & Order' was not a trans role. — 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
