Cai k | estelofimladris
he/they/sheJapanese/European American. Nonbinary. Queer. Neurodivergent.IATSE 705 Costumer. Artist. Costume Designer. Performer. Game Consultant. Voice Actor. Archivist/Researcher. Cosplayer. Game Master. Writer.Storyteller.
Storytelling
Here's just a glimpse of the stories I tell as an artist, designer, and performer.
FUNDING NOW!
Currently Appearing On
Ongoing Schedule
| MON | TUES | WED | THURS | FRI | SAT | SUN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIME | 7PM PT/10 PM ET | - | - | - | - | 5PM PT/8PM ET | - |
| SHOW | Outrunners | - | - | - | - | The Chaos Protocol (ON HIATUS) | - |
| SYSTEM | Starscape | - | - | - | - | Various | - |
| CHANNEL | Happy Jacks RPG | - | - | - | - | TransplanarRPG | - |
| ROLE | Rhode Theyolas (The Civilian) | - | - | - | - | Xainan Esch (Sharpshooter) | - |
| VOD | YouTube | - | - | - | - | YouTube | - |
Upcoming Events
| SHOW | SYSTEM | CHANNEL | DATE | TIME | ROLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🎙️ TBA One Shot | TBA | TBA | Summer 2024 | TBA | Player |
| 🖤 TBA One Shot | TBA | TBA | Summer 2024 | TBA | Player |
| Sun in Chains | Tales of the Valiant | BadHouseRPG | September 2024 | TBA | Player |
| 🐺 TBA Series | TBA | TBA | September 2024 | TBA | Player |
| 🌿 TBA Series | TBA | TBA | September 2024 | TBA | Player |
| 🦋 TBA Podcast Series | TBA | TBA | December 2024 | TBA | Game Master |
| 👻 TBA One Shot | Monster of the Week | The Storytellers Squad | 2024 | TBA | Player |
| ️🔥 TBA Guest Spot | Emerald Templars | TBA | TBA | TBA | Guest Player |
| 🎙️ TBA Guest Spot | TBA | TBA | 2024 | TBA | Player |
| 🤠 TBA Series | GODKILLER | TBA | Q1 2025 | TBA | Player |
Recent Apperances
| SHOW | SYSTEM | CHANNEL | DATE | VOD | ROLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roguelike Rumbles: Critical Hour | D&D 5e | Pick Your Poison Productions | July 18, 2024 | YouTube | Tûrarnediad, i Thuringweth (Dungeon Master) |
| Fallout: Angels & Atoms | Fallout 2d20 | Vault Companions | May-July 2024 | YouTube | Mart (Mister Handy) |
| The Crown's Fire | D&D 5e | Pantsless Tables | June 28, 2024 | YouTube | Caisimir Burrata (Aasimar Warlock) |
| Honk Heist | Honey Heist (but Geese) | TransplanarRPG | June 23, 2024 | TBD | Wyatt Stetson (Honk-Honk Onk) |
| Xainan Backstory Bonus Episode | N/A | TransplanarRPG | June 21, 2024 | YouTube | Xainan Esch |
| A Tale of Salt and Song | The Wildsea | Jes the Human | June 12, 2024 | YouTube | Game Master |
About
Cai (he/they/she) is a Los Angeles, CA based artist and designer using their unique perspective as a queer, mixed, nonbinary person to tell stories.He has a BA and MFA in design for entertainment, focused on costumes and character design. They use that experience to help people tell authentic stories, create multifaceted characters, and design lived-in worlds.Through training and work as a designer, consultant, writer, voice actor, artist, and producer, Cai uses his unique voice to tell stories about radical joy, healing grief, and hopeful empowerment.
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
CRIT Awards 2024
Best Player | Indie (Nominated)
The Chaos Protocol | Role: Xainan Esch (Player) | TransplanarRPG
CRIT Awards 2024
Best Series (Nominated)
Best Costume/Makeup - Cai K as Xainan Esch (Nominated)Baltimore Next Media Web Fest 2024
Official SelectionNew Jersey Webfest 2024
Official SelectionMN Webfest 2024
Official SelectionT.O. Webfest 2024
Official Selection
Best Video Actual Play Series (Nominated)New Zealand Webfest 2024
Official Selection
Best Actual Play (Video) (Nominated)
The Party (Webseries) | Role: Costume Designer
ENnies 2024
Best Streamed Content (Nominated)New Jersey Webefest 2024
Official SelectionCusco Webfest 2024
Official SelectionMiami Web Fest 2024
Official Selection
Best Comedy (Nominated)LA Webfest 2024
Official Selection
Best Series (Nominated)
Best Dramedy (Nominated)T.O. Webfest 2024
Official Selection
The Mysteries of Ravenswood (Kids on Brooms) | Role: Rene Asher Girard Laval (Player) | Queens Court Games
Cusco Webfest 2024
Official Selection
Best Actual Play (Video) (Nominated)
Best Ensemble - Actual Play (Video) (Winner)LA Webfest 2024
Official Selection
Best Actual Play Video (Nominated)
The Unsung Tales (The One Ring 2e) | Role: Aerlind of Mithlond (Player) | Happy Jacks RPG Network
Baltimore Next Media Web Festival 2023
Best Actual Play - Video (Winner)
Best Performance in an Actual Play (Winner)Sydney Web Fest 2023
Best Actual Play Video (Winner)New Jersey Web Fest 2023
Official Selection
Outstanding Actual Play (Nominated)
Best Costume/Makeup (Actual Play Video) (Nominated)
Best Family Friendly (Nominated)