Finding Your Identity In Cosplay

calendar_today Fri 10:00 AM - Fri 11:30 AM

location_on Prog Panels - 347-348

Hi, I’m AC Mateen, LMHC (yes, I’m a therapist, and no, I won’t bill you for this panel). Let’s talk about the incredible journey of figuring out who you are under all the fabric, foam, and fierce eyeliner wings.In this panel, we’ll explore how cosplay can help you express yourself, embrace your quirks, and maybe even answer the age-old question: “Am I more of a Jedi or a Sith?” Whether you’re a seasoned cosplayer or still wondering if hot glue is actually your friend, this is a space to laugh, learn, and find what makes your cosplay (and your identity) uniquely yours.Expect humor, heartfelt moments, and probably a tangent about why I think capes are both fabulous and impractical. Because in the end, the only character you really need to be is yourself.