About
Liz Katz, born July 8, 1988, in Randolph, New Jersey, has turned a love of comics, video games, and dressing up into a full-time career as a cosplayer, content creator, actress, and model. Standing an even five feet tall, she’s known for bold re-creations of fan-favorite characters—everything from Spider-Man to Deadpool—paired with a playful sense of humor that shows through on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Her self-produced photo sets and behind-the-scenes vlogs have helped her collect millions of followers who tune in for craftsmanship tips, convention adventures, and light-hearted sketches.
Away from the costume closet, Katz has stepped onto film and television sets. Early appearances in The Crow: Wicked Prayer (2005) and web series The Guild hinted at her future path, but it was the streaming era that really opened doors. She’s voiced the bandit Bloodshine in Borderlands 3 and plays herself in the 2023 video-game comedy House Party, bridging the gap between gaming culture and live-action storytelling.
Before Fame
Katz grew up in a house where fantasy wasn’t just tolerated—it was celebrated. Her father, a dedicated tabletop gamer, took her to Comic Con, Magic: The Gathering tourneys, and local sci-fi shows. Those trips exposed her to elaborately costumed fans and planted the seed for her own creations.
In high school she started sewing simple outfits, photographing them in the backyard, and uploading the shots to small fan forums. The audience was modest at first, but everything changed in 2012 when her Jaina Proudmoore costume earned IGN’s “Best Cosplay” award at WonderCon. The win boosted her confidence, brought in commissions, and convinced her to pursue cosplay as more than a hobby.
Trivia
- Record-setting reach: Katz’s self-funded Tifa Lockhart photo set once crashed her website from sheer traffic, a reminder of how hungry the internet is for high-quality cosplay.
- Big-screen cameos: Look closely and you’ll spot her in Netflix’s Game Over, Man! and the stoner comedy Guest House—tiny parts, but fun Easter eggs for fans.
- Chart-topping playlist: She appears in Rihanna’s “Diamonds” music video as a riot-gear-clad protester, proving costumes aren’t confined to conventions.
- Voice in your headset: Beyond Borderlands, she narrates horror story sessions on YouTube, blending ASMR calm with spooky plot twists—perfect background noise for late-night gamers.
- Fun-sized fact: At 5′ 0″ (1.52 m), she jokes that every convention crowd is an exercise in cardio and polite shoving for photo ops.
Family Life
Liz became a mom young, welcoming her first son at twenty. A decade later she began dating fellow gamer and YouTuber H2O Delirious; together they’ve added two daughters to the household, born in September 2020 and December 2021. Fans affectionately dub the clan “The Delirious Family,” and occasional vlog updates reveal a home filled with plushies, retro consoles, and the inevitable avalanche of crafting supplies.
Despite the spotlight, Katz credits her parents—especially those early convention trips—with teaching her that imagination is something to nurture, not outgrow. She’s passing that lesson down; photos of weekend D-and-D sessions with her eldest and bedtime story reenactments for the toddlers pop up in her Instagram Stories, mixing fantasy with everyday parenting.
Associated With
- H2O Delirious: Beyond sharing a home and two kids, the couple frequently swaps voices in gaming videos, delighting followers with surprise cameos and playful trash talk. Their crossover streams routinely pull six-figure views.
- Elizabeth Rage: Both models broke out on the Southern California convention circuit and occasionally collaborate on duo shoots—think Rogue and Mystique or Princess Peach and Daisy.
- GracieTheCosplayLass: The pair’s Rogue-and-Mystique photo set went viral on Reddit, sparking countless fan edits and inspiring newcomers to try group cosplay.
- Gearbox Software: Lending her voice to Borderlands 3 connected Katz with the game studio; she’s since appeared on their charity streams, auctioning signed prints for children’s hospitals.
