Cosplay guests & Panelists
We are excited to introduce our 2025 guests! All coming from diverse backgrounds, each of our guests and panelists have carved their own personality into their work and have come to Cosplay America to share their skills, knowledge and experience with everyone!
Avera Cosplay
Avera Cosplay, is a cosplayer, artist, maker and your friendly neighborhood Con Mom, and agent of chaos. She is most well-known for her large, detailed armor builds and Memes. Avera Cosplay tends to gravitate towards video game characters and nostalgic themes, and often creates Original Characters and Mashups. Specializing in Eva foam, foam clay and wigs, she loves to talk shop and help cosplayers level up! An avid competitor she has competed and been recognized at contests like The Crown Championship circuit, Holiday Matsuri, Megacon, and Dragon Con. You can find her on Instagram and TikTock with tutorials, tips and memes.
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malindachan
Malindachan (Malinda) especially loves sewing and wig styling, and you might be familiar with the numerous tutorials she's created for Arda Wigs. Thanks to her range of skills and clean craftsmanship, she's been invited as a guest speaker and contest craftsmanship judge internationally.
Malinda and Kyle are an award-winning veteran cosplay duo crafting full-time for their own business: Turtle Smithy
As cosplayers with 20 years of experience each, they are well-rounded in various techniques including sewing, wig styling, prop/armor construction, and more!
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