Meet the LGBTQ+ Trailblazers of TikTok

The power of our community lies within the diverse voices who are driving culture, influence and inspiration across the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. We’re more than proud to create content for you on every platform, but if you’re not following LATV on TikTok yet… What are you waiting for? TikTok is where it’s at these days!

To celebrate our pride, we’re delighted to share the next generation of LGBTQ+ TikTok Trailblazers in the U.S. These creators are a driving force in unlocking the power of creativity to make meaningful change, drive awareness of important causes, and embrace our collective journeys in finding pride. Check out the list below and let us know some more of your favorite creators.

Stay tuned for more Pride events and content from us!

• @naomiheartsxo [She/Her/Ella] (Los Angeles, CA) – Naomi is a proud trans woman and lifestyle influencer who loves to share her love for plus-size fashion and makeup with her community. Naomi is Latina and creates content in English and Spanish, aiming to inspire her community to love themselves for who they are.

• @asianchipskylark [He/Him] (Los Angeles, CA) – Austin Cho is passionate about creating spaces that celebrate individuals for exactly who they are and uses various comedic skits to connect with his audience on TikTok. Best known for the Cool Single Uncle series, Austin stands in as a family-like figure and provides a sense of comfort and relief for his community.

• @chrissychlapecka [She/They] (Chicago, IL) – Chrissy Chlapecka combines comedy, authenticity, and sincerity in her videos on TikTok. Authenticity is her superpower and has allowed her to connect with her community on a real, emotional, and beautiful level — she’s the big sister you’d come out to and the best friend who will always encourage you to do what’s best for YOU.

• @cylovesfrogs [She/Hers/They/Them] (Berkeley, CA) – Cy is a queer, Vietnamese-American creator who loves all things creative, especially food, lifestyle, and beauty. From simple recipes to elaborate coffee videos, she is passionate about normalizing conversations around mental health and intersectional, LGBTQ+ topics.

• @dannylovespasta [He/Him] (Beacon, NY) – Danny Freeman, known for his colorful and creative take on fresh pasta and Italian cooking, is a lawyer-turned-chef who makes pasta in all colors of the rainbow: from animal print ravioli to striped spaghetti. He’s also a gay stay-at-home dad who uses his platform to showcase life with his husband and their two-year-old daughter.

• @dylanmulvaney [She/They] (Los Angeles, CA) – Dylan Mulvaney is a trans Broadway actress, comedian, and content creator. When the pandemic hit, she turned to TikTok to find creativity, and now highlights her transgender journey in her Days of Girlhood series. Dylan’s greatest hope is to bring trans and non-binary stories to the stage, screen, and beyond.

• @imdrebrown [He/Him] (Dallas, TX) – DeAndre Brown is a 22-year-old creator who uses his platform to shed light on how Gen Z is changing corporate America in a humorous way. He also motivates his followers (aka “Corporate Baddies”) through his ‘car talks’ where he promotes putting yourself first and finding self-love.

• @kevintnorman [He/Him] (Santa Monica, CA) – Kevin Tyler Norman is a queer Latinx book content creator who combines humor and his love of reading to help promote diverse and queer stories. His goal is to inspire people to read more, introduce them to LGBTQ+ books, and amplify queer voices.

• @megan.mitchellll [She/They] (Cincinnati, OH) – Megan Mitchell is an anchor and reporter for WLWT, the NBC affiliate in Cincinnati, Ohio. Megan has built a strong following on TikTok showcasing LGBTQ+ representation and received multiple awards including an Emmy for her work uplifting diverse voices.

• @naomiheartsxo [She/Her/Ella] (Los Angeles, CA) – Naomi is a proud trans woman and lifestyle influencer who loves to share her love for plus-size fashion and makeup with her community. Naomi is Latina and creates content in English and Spanish, aiming to inspire her community to love themselves for who they are.

• @printfairy [He/Him] (Huntersville, NC) – Dakota Wright is a southern, small town gay creator who shares comical videos on TikTok. His legendary food haul videos have built a community that admires his positive relationship with food and honest take on situations. Dakota embodies self-acceptance, while promoting acceptance of others, and encourages everyone to “live their best life, unapologetically.“

• @theemuses [She/Her/They & She/Her/They] (Los Angeles, CA) – Thee Muses (Adrienne and Janeeka Muse) are your favorite queer aunties that surround you with positivity and protection. Their influence inspires people to value self-love, strength, and spirituality.

• @zayaperysian [She/Her/Hers] (Grand Rapids, MI) – Zaya Perysian is a Black trans woman who creates educational videos to help de-stigmatize the lives of trans women on TikTok. Zaya has transparently documented her full transition process, highlighting her struggles and obstacles, and inspiring her community along the way.

LA Pride’s TikTok Takeover

This year’s LA Pride Parade and Festival taking place in Hollywood, CA from June 10-12, 2022. For LA Pride, there will be a first-time TikTok Pride parade float and bring music fans an exclusive backstage TikTok LIVE series from the LA Pride in the Park music festival. The live lineup will feature two LIVE experiences hosted on @TikTok including:

• The LA Pride in the Park music festival: Saturday, June 11, our LIVE programming will kick off at LA Pride in the Park from LA State Historic Park with programs throughout the day.

• LA Pride Parade: Sunday, June 12 from 10 AM PT – 12 PM PT, our LIVE programming will continue at the LA Pride Parade and feature exclusive interviews from the TikTok Pride float with attending celebrity talent and this year’s 2022 LGBTQ+ TikTok Trailblazers, along with real-time behind-the-scenes access through the lens of the TikTok community.