Kaitlyn Alexander

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]

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

Early life

Alexander grew up in Ottawa, Ontario. As a kid, Alexander was very shy and only got into acting because it was a mandatory course in high school. Through that, they discovered how confident they felt while acting.[4]

They attended University of Toronto Mississauga, in conjunction with Sheridan College, for Theatre and Drama Studies.[5] They spent six months in Germany.

Career

Alexander began their YouTube channel on June 15, 2011.[6] Their 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 they 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] 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.[11] They play the lead role, Dee, who is non-binary, pansexual and open to date all genders.[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 their 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, 22 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. "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. 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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