Celebration of LGBTQ – Articles

Kristen Kish, Chef and TV Personality, became the new host of Top Chef this season in a full circle moment–she previously won the acclaimed competition show in 2012.

Nathan Lane, Emmy and Tony-winning Actor, will receive the night’s biggest honor for his storied career across dozens of feature films and television shows 

Chris has appeared in numerous theatrical productions. He made his Broadway debut in  the revival of Six Degrees of Separation opposite Allison Janney and Corey Hawkins, and also appeared in Inherit the Wind with Alfred Molina and John Douglas Thompson, as well as Picnic with Ellen Burstyn, Sebastian Stan and Mare Winningham.

Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Actor, plays Marcus on Hacks. In 2021, they received an Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for their work on Hacks.

National Anthem made its world premiere at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival. It premiered internationally at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. 

Abe Sylvia is a Director/Showrunner/Executive Producer/Writer, created Apple TV+’s Palm Royale and served as its showrunner.

Shakina is a Writer, Director and Actor who wrote on Quantum Leap, and also helped develop Michael R. Jackson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “A Strange Loop.”

“Acapulco” is Carsa’s first TV role. He attended UCLA’s Ray Bolger Musical Theater program, and has appeared in stage productions of Cabaret, Camp Song, Rebel Genius, and Lydia.

Nava Mau is an award-winning filmmaker, actress, and cultural worker, currently starring in “Baby Reindeer” as Teri, an American therapist and a trans woman.