Zane ”Zay” Lee

Pronouns: They/Them/Their

A creator, crafter and cosplayer of 12+ years, Zay's cosplay journey began in New York City in 2012. Their cosplay career took off in Brooklyn NY after they were featured in the cosplay fashion show at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens in 2014. The opportunity landed them on the front cover of the Metro Newspaper and an interview with Associated Press which was broadcasted over numerous news stations nationwide. Zay's passion would lead them to participating in more cosplay fashion shows and showcases around the world, in cities such as San Francisco, California and Paris, France.

Outside of the cosplay scene, Zay is a designer pursuing a career as an entrepreneur. They have experience designing fashion, jewelry, medical-goods, soft-good products and wearable technology. In 2020 they opened a small online business with their instagram username @DefiantlyRogue that sells cosplay and fantasy inspired jewelry and accessories. In 2024 Defiantly Rogue became an official business. Then in 2025 Zay launched a second company called Radiant Arc Studios that specializes in making subtle LGBTQIA+ jewelry.

Despite many hurdles, they have never lost their down-to-earth nature or kind personality. So if you ever have a cosplay or LGBTQ question, feel free to ask them!

For more information on Radiant Arc Studios go to: RadiantArcStudios.com