About

Leaping Lizard Cosplay

Leaping Lizard Cosplay, or just Liz for short, has been cosplaying since 2007. Currently residing out of beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii. Liz lives by the motto, “Cositivity: Positivity in Cosplay.”

Liz is first and foremost a video game addict. That said, her cosplay portfolio covers a vast array of characters from video games, anime, television, comic books, and cartoons. She is also a fitness nut and loves to promote an active and healthy lifestyle.

For general Q&A and booking, please email:
leapinglizardcosplay@gmail.com

Want to see me at a show near you?!
Let me know here!
Also! Let your local con know!

Feel free to snail mail her at:
Leaping Lizard Cosplay
PO Box 274
Aiea, HI 96701

Upcoming Appearances:

Attending KawaiiKon 2023
Honolulu, Hawaii
March 2023

Attending Super Saturday Hawaii Endless Summer!
June 17-18, 2023

Previous Guest Appearances:

2022:

• Holiday Matsuri
  Orlando, FL. Dec.
  Cosplay guest, judge, and panelist.

2020:

• Amazing Comic Con Aloha
  Honolulu, HI. Feburay, 2020
  Cosplay guest, judge, and panelist.

2019:

• Hiatus!

2018:

• Holiday Matsuri
  Orlando, FL. Dec.
  Cosplay guest, judge, and panelist.

2017:

• Holiday Matsuri
  Orlando, FL. Dec.
  Cosplay guest, judge, and panelist.

2016:

• Magic City Comic Con: Miami, FL. Jan. 15-17th, 2016, Cosplay Guest, judge, & panelist.
• Space Coast Nerd Fest: Melbourne, FL. April 16th & 17th, 2016. Cosplay Guest and Judge.
• Megacon: Orlando, FL. May 26th-29th, 2016.
  Cosplay Guest and Panelist.
• Florida Supercon: Miami, FL. June 30th-July 18th, 2016. Cosplay Guest, Panelist, and Judge.
  
• Holiday Matsuri: Orlando, FL. Dec. 18-20th, 2015. Cosplay guest, judge, and panelist.

2015:

• Geek Fest Florida: Miami, FL. March 21st-22nd, 2015 Cosplay Guest & Judge.
• Phoenix Comic Con: Phoenix, AZ. May 28th-31st, 2015.
  Professional Cosplayer, Panelist, and Cosplay Guest booth promoter for Game On Con.
• Florida Supercon: Miami, FL. June 25-28th, 2015. Cosplay Guest, Panelist, and Judge.
• Tampa Bay Comic Con: Tampa Bay, FL. July 31st-Aug 2nd, 2015.  Cosplay Ally Guest.
• Space Coast Comic Con : Cape Canaveral, FL. September 12-13th, 2015. Cosplay Guest.
• FantomFest: San Antonio, TX. Oct. 10th, 2015. Cosplay Guest, Judge, and Panelist.
• Animate Miami: Miami, FL. Oct. 23-25th, 2015. Cosplay guest, Judge, and Panelist.
• Fandomcon: Fort Walton Beach, FL. November 6-8th, 2015. Cosplay Guest, Judge, and Panelist.
• Holiday Matsuri: Orlando, FL. Dec. 18-20th, 2015. Cosplay guest, judge, and panelist.

2014:

• Holiday Matsuri: Orlando, FL. December 12-14th, 2014. Cosplay Guest, judge, and event host.
• FandomCon: Fort Walton Beach, FL. November 7-9th, 2014: Cosplay guest, judge, and panelist.
• Heroes & Villains Halloween Party. Coral Springs, FL Oct. 27th, 2014. Cosplay guest and Judge.
• FantomFest. San Antonio, TX. Sept. 26-27th, 2014. Cosplay Guest, Judge, and Panelist.
• Florida Supercon: Miami, FL. July 3-7th, 2014. Heroes and Villains Booth Cosplay Guest

Panels:

• Cosplay Over 30:
  -Holiday Matsuri 2022
  

• From Bikinis to Ballgowns, there is no wrong way to cosplay!:
  -Holiday Matsuri 2022
  

• Let’s Talk About Anime!!!:
  -Amazing Comic Con Aloha 2020
  

• Cosplay Guest Q&A:
  -Amazing Comic Con Aloha 2020
  -Florida Supercon 2017
  -Florida Supercon 2016
  -FantomFest 2015
  

• Dark Souls Lore:
  -Holiday Matsuri 2016
  

• CosFit & Body Positivity in Cosplay:
  -Florida Supercon 2016
  
  
• Tips on Striking a Pose for Cosplay Photography:
  -Megacon 2016
  
  
• Cositivity: Positivity in the Cosplay Community:
  -Magic City Comic Con 2016
  -Holiday Matsuri 2015
  -Animate Miami 2015
  -FantomFest 2015
  
  
• Cosplay for Begginners:
  -Megacon 2016
  
  
• The FUS RO DAH of Armor Making:
  -Magic City Comic Con 2016
  
  
• CosPos: Bringing light into the cosplay community:
  -Phoenix Comic Con 2015
  
  
• Get Your Hair Done: Managing the Notorious Cosplay Wig:
  -Phoenix Comic Con 2015
  
  
• We All Wear Masks: An Introduction to Cosplay Makeup:
  -Holiday Matsuri 2015
  -Phoenix Comic Con 2015
  
  
• Cosplaying & the Faux Pas of Social Media:
  -Phoenix Comic Con 2015
  
  
• FanPage 101:
  -Fandomcon 2014
  
  
• Faux Pas of Social Media:
  -Fandomcon 2014
  
  
• Are you Living For The Moments? – A panel on cosplay life and positivity:
  -Fandomcon 2014
  
  
• Cosplaying 101:
  -Fantomfest 2014

Cosplay Awards:

2014:

• Dragoncon Atlanta, GA
  Thrusday Night Playboy Bunny Hutch
  Best Group: Star Wars Bunnies -Darth Vader Bunny
  
• Florida Supercon Miami, FL
  Friday Night Masquerade
  Best Animated: Punch Out Group – Little Mac
  
• Florida Supercon Miami, FL
  Sunday Night Runway Contest
  Judges Award: Freakazoid

2008:

• Freecon Tallahassee, FL
  Best in Show: Botan from YuYu Hakusho

2007:

• Metrocon Tampa, FL
  Judge’s favorite: One Piece Group – Tony Tony Chopper

Media:

Features and Interviews:

• The Nerdist: Focus on Roller Derby Supergirl
• Cos Couture: Focus on Roller Derby Supergirl
• Cos Couture: Focus on Glam Rock Rainbow Dash
• Geeks and Wives
• Word of the Nerd
• Living for the Moments 
• Cosplay Interview
• Tampa Bay Times
• Ministers of Good Taste
• Zombies in My Blog
• ShareMyCosplay
• Geek Eccentric

Podcasts:

• SnowCast
• Cappuccino Cunnilingus

Publications:

• CosplayZine
• Tampa Bay Times

Web-series:

• Days till Dragoncon hosted by Word of the Nerd and Living for the Moments