Dame Dahlia is an award winning cosplayer and costumer from central Pennsylvania. She is originally from Dallas, Texas, and studied vocal performance at the University of North Texas focusing on opera and musical theater. She is a veteran of the United States Air Force and studied political science at Fort Hays State University where she focused on civil rights and liberties. As an advocate for the LGBTQ community, she speaks on civil rights.. She also volunteers with the charity groups Central PA Heroes Coalition and the Philadelphia Avengers, volunteer teams of cosplayers who partner with nonprofits, libraries, and other charity groups to bring smiles to kids and adults alike.