Digital Transgender Archive

Lenni Oral History

Download the full-sized image of Lenni Oral History

In this short conversation, Lenni discusses their long, ongoing journey in exploring non-binary and "genderfucker" identity. They recount coming out as non-binary after many years in a "straight-passing" marriage, the importance of individuality and self-expression, and their experiences as co-founder of the TransGenerational Theatre Project. (Summary by Jamie Magyar)

Item Actions

View At
https://nyctransoralhistory.org/interview/lenni/
Share
Citation
Cite

Item Information:

Identifier
1j92g767k
Collection
Audio and Video Clips and Transcripts
Institution
NYC Trans Oral History Project
Creator(s)
Katz, Kyle
Lenni
Publisher
New York Public Library
Date Created
Apr. 29, 2017
Dates Covered
1984 to 2017
Genre
Oral Histories
Subject(s)
SAGE
Places
New York
Topic(s)
Acceptance
Body image
Childhood
Diversity
Families
Gender diversity
Gender identity
Genderfluid identity
Hormones
Internet
Judaism
Labelling
LGBTQ+ relationships
Marriage
Role models
Schools
Theatre
Transgender community
Resource Type
Audio
Digital Format
duration: 34 minutes 35 seconds
Language
English
Rights
Copyright undetermined
For more information on copyright, please read our policies