GAVIN.

Gavin Lesnevich is an actor who acts.

Good evening distinguished panel of judges,

My name is Gavin Lesnevich and I am hailing from the great garden state of New Jersey. Growing up as a Flamboyant Theatre kid, my imagination was always running wild.

I Fantasized about myself as A Witch, a showgirl, and A queen (to name a few). As imagined myself in these female archetypes, I began to experiment with my own gender identity. First with towels wrapped around my head, but then with voluminous lace fronts. Drag became a huge part of my life and I started performing in basement drag shows on the Rutgers campus under the name Holly Harkness. I loved doing these early shows because they allowed a space for me to explore the fluidity of my own gender identity.

I have grown to value extreme transformation. Throughout my training in Tisch Drama I’ve found that Creating a fantasy is the most fulfilling part of my artistry. My one hope in life is that I can be able to fuel someone else’s fantasy and allow them to escape from a world that makes them feel small.

I have been Gavin Lesnevich, and I thank you. <3