GREATER CINCINNATI DINNER HONOREE E.R.Fightmaster

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E.R. FIGHTMASTER is a nonbinary actor, writer, comedian and musician from Cincinnati, Ohio. E.R. received a degree in Women and Gender Studies from DePaul University while simultaneously pursuing a career in comedy by night. At the age of 22, they took their comedy skills abroad and spent a year at the famed Dutch comedy club, Boom Chicago, performing for audience members from all over the world. When they returned to the States they began performing at the legendary Second City Theatre, touring across the country for two years before taking on a resident position on one of the company’s main stages.

In 2019 E.R. joined the cast of Hulu’s Shrill, a comedy series led by Aidy Bryant based on the memoir of the acclaimed body positivity feminist, Lindy West. In 2022 E.R. was cast as Kai Bartley, the first nonbinary doctor on television for the ABC show Grey’s Anatomy. E.R. played the love interest of one of the show’s longtime leads, Caterina Scorsone (Dr. Amelia Shepherd). The plotline received international acclaim and has been recognized as groundbreaking television for not only the nonbinary community, but for the Queer community at large.

While filming Grey’s, E.R. was brought on as a writer for Survival of the Thickest, an upcoming Netflix/A24 comedy series based on the memoir of the effervescent Michelle Buteau. They also lead a Los Angeles based band called TWIN, with songs featured on multiple series and films. They are currently finalizing touches on their first solo album, with plans to release new music later this year.

Outside of E.R.’s professional commitments, they spend their time helping children create through artistry and education. They have spoken at a number of schools across the country and lead improv and acting workshops to help kids find self-acceptance through creativity.