Lilly Contino

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Lilly Contino
Born (1993-01-31) January 31, 1993 (age 32)
United States
Education Macalester College
Occupation social media personality
Years active2023–present
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Last updated: January 14, 2025
Website lillycontino.com

Lilly Contino (born January 31, 1993) is an American TikToker and video game writer.

Biography

Contino graduated with a bachelor's degree in media and cultural studies from Macalester College in 2015.[ citation needed ]

She worked as a business development lead at the online gaming platform Ryu Games. [1] She also writes about video games for Game Developer . [2] Prior to working in video gaming, she worked for Lost Tribe Esports, a Jewish teen engagement non-profit organization. [3]

Contino is a TikToker who livestreams videos of her dining at restaurants around San Francisco. [4] She made videos about her gender transition and experiences as a transgender woman. [5]

In March 2023, Contino was verbally assaulted by another woman while dining at The Cheesecake Factory in Union Square, San Francisco. [6] The woman, who threatened Contino with physical violence, stated that she was a "TERF." [7] The incident, which was streamed on Contino's social media account, became a viral video receiving over ten million views. [8] [9]

In July 2023, while Contino was livestreaming on TikTok while dining at Crown & Crumpet in San Francisco, an online troll contacted the restaurant's owner to falsely accuse Contino of saying something inappropriate to a child customer. [7] [4] No child had been present during the live stream. [10] In November 2023, Contino filmed herself being misgendered by restaurant staff. [11]

In May 2024, a video Contino filmed at Disneyland, in which she discussed gender-affirming surgery, sparked controversy as online commentators accused her of acting inappropriately in a children's space. [12]

References

  1. ↑ Kamin, Debra (2022-06-06). "The trans woman advocating for inclusivity in gaming". Ideas. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  2. ↑ "Lilly Contino". Game Developer. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  3. ↑ Orr, Aaron (2022-01-18). "Ryu Games' Lilly Contino on coming out as trans, representation, and personal achievements". www.pocketgamer.biz. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  4. 1 2 Villarroel, Kristine (2023-07-25). "'People are just horrid': Troll makes up story about child to get trans creator kicked out of restaurant during live stream". The Daily Dot. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  5. ↑ Palmer, Tamara (2023-07-17). "In praise of SF's star transgender food critic". 48 hills. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  6. ↑ Nakano, Andrea (2023-03-10). "Anti-trans encounter in San Francisco caught on camera - CBS San Francisco". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  7. 1 2 Gaines, Tori (2023-07-25). "Transgender influencer targeted by disturbing prank call at SF cafe". KRON. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  8. ↑ Gaines, Tori (2023-03-20). "Anti-trans rant at San Francisco Cheesecake Factory caught on video". The Hill. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  9. ↑ "Transgender Woman Endures Anti-Trans Rant at Cheesecake Factory". www.advocate.com. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  10. ↑ Owen, Greg (2023-07-26). "Trans influencer accused of being "inappropriate" with a child. No child was present". LGBTQ Nation. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  11. ↑ Wilford, Denette (2023-11-01). "'KNIFE IN THE HEART:' Trans woman films restaurant staff calling her 'sir'". Toronto Sun. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  12. ↑ Giardina, Henry (May 16, 2024). "People are mad because a trans woman talked about GRS at Disneyland". IntoMore. Retrieved September 2, 2024.


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