Schoolboy to Showgirl: The Alexandra Billings Story (Part 1)

A profile of transgendered actress-singer Alexandra Billings, who grew up in Chicago and has performed in many local stage productions. Billings has also played transsexual characters on "ER" and "Grey's Anatomy."

Ms. Billings is (IMO) noteworthy as a woman. Please note that I didn't choose to use the adjective, 'transgendered' - even though she is a *fantastic* role model for the community of transgendered folks.

When I view her story, it just doesn't seem appropriate to place the 'lesser' adjective before the 'more appropriate' noun. To my mind, "transgendered" is a reflection of only *one* part of many processes that a very strong woman had to undergo to fulfill her complete potential in the world.

You Go, GIRL.

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• Transgender
• Transgendered
• Alexandra
• Billings
• Chicago
• Actress
• GLBT

[toughcookie5454]

my teacher :)

[ursousa]

You are such a fabulous gift to the world! Alexandra Billings is pure genius pure and utter genius.....I cry...honestly I cry.

[MissLolaRose]

Alexandra is a wonderful and gifted soul whom we love dearly! This is a lovely tribute to her.

[y2k2013meltdown]

I am a post op transgender woman and proud of it! Im sure if I had seen this before my own transition it would have inspired me greatly! So awesome! p.s. I too am a small town boy... who grew up to be a beautiful woman.

[MsKaren1961]

This is absolutely inspiring. I am a transgendered woman begining my own journey.

I needed to see this.

[forestpkguy]

How wonderfull to find this story.. I loved going to Baton just to see Shante she was my fav.. Im so glad to see her happy.. Best of luck

[dambv]

Great!!!!

[TammyGidget]

I think Alexandra Billings is awesome.

[tgcyndi]

I am quite proud to say that Alexandra is a hometown gal who is much loved and admired by those of us in the Chicago TG/TS community.

Way to go, sis!

[JoeyBoya]

Awesome we love you!!!! Thank you for all youve done great in the world.. Your an inspiration to the transgender youth who need someone to look up to and identify with