Where are you from?
I was born and raised in northern New Jersey, but have lived in Los Angeles for about 12 years now.
How long have you been cosplaying?
I've cosplayed, to some degree, since my teens for fun (just dressing up as fantasy characters because I liked them on random days at school and at home). I kind of lost my way for a few years and came back to it around the time I was 23 or so.
What first got you interested in cosplay?
I saw my first cosplayer at a convention I was playing Magic: the Gathering at in the 90's. She looked amazing! I don't recall what she was dressed up as (I do recall a lot of skin though, haha). Originally, I started cosplaying as elves and faeries because I wanted to be a mystical creature. Then I branched out into video game and comic book characters I loved.
Do you watch anime? Favorites?
I do! Cowboy Bebop, BNHA, Himouto Umaru, Tokyo Ghoul, Parasyte the Maxim, Assassination Classroom and that new reincarnated slim thing.
What are some of your favorite video games?
A lot of 90's LucasArts point and click adventure games. RPG's like Baldur's Gate and Planescape Torment, Rollercoaster Tycoon, and a ton of horror games. Lately I'm mostly playing Pokemon games or random stuff that catches my fancy on the Switch or on my iPad.
Favorite television show?
The Preacher is awesome. So is Game of Thrones, Altered Carbon, Seinfeld, and Teen Titans Go (I'm all over the place).
Favorite movie?
Snatch.
What about favorite band?
I like a lot of old Arctic Monkeys, Cage the Elephant, The Offspring, Metric, G-Eazy, and a ton of others.
Is there a cosplayer that inspires you?
Fantastic Nami Swan. I don't know her real name but her cosplays are both sexy and incredible! The craftsmanship level is off the charts!
Plans for your next cosplay?
I'm always working on shooting 10+ projects at a time so no idea in what order they will release.
Tell me something about yourself nobody knows.
I think most things about me are already out there. In real life, I'm very multidimensional. I'm a mom above all else and to me family comes first (even though I keep my family very private).
What is the best and what is the worst thing about being famous?
I don't consider myself famous at this point. I think I do have some notoriety among a subculture but I wouldn't say famous. Being anyone online regardless of the size of your audience I believe has the same pros and cons with social media.
Pros: You have the potential to reach a lot of people whether it be for sharing your work, promoting new projects, or taking a stance for or against something.
Cons: There are a lot of risks for potential stalkers on social media (for everyone not just larger influencers)
Where can fans find more of you?
My website: https://lizkatz.com
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LizKatzFanPage
Twitter: @lizkatzofficial
