Ilise S. Carter
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Ilise S. Carter

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Ilise S. Carter is an author, journalist, copywriter, and sideshow performer based in New York City. Her debut nonfiction book, The Red Menace: How Lipstick Changed the Face of American History (Prometheus Books, 2021) has been described as “a vital contribution to the story of evolving American culture” and received a starred review from Publisher’s Weekly. Additionally, she has written for Allure, New York Times, Racked, Wall Street Journal, and other outlets with a focus on pop culture. As a copywriter, she’s spent over a decade writing for beauty brands such as Shiseido, bliss, Laura Mercier, Avon, L’Oréal, and Madame CJ Walker, specializing in brand voice and identity. She holds a BA in American Studies from Barnard College at Columbia University and a certificate in film production from NYU. Before becoming a freelance journalist, Carter worked for over a decade in film production with Todd Haynes, the Sundance Institute, Ron Howard, and others. One of her spec scripts earned a place as a semi-finalist in the Sundance Screenwriter’s Lab competition. As her stage persona, The Lady Aye, she has worked as a professional sideshow performer (sword swallower, fire eater, blockhead, and pain-proof girl) and emcee with acts ranging from Rob Zombie to Cirque du Soleil. Her performing has earned her awards and accolades including The Bindlestiff Cirkus First of May Award, the Village Voice’s Best of New York, and made her a Stoli Originals Casting Call finalist. Her television appearances include TV’s Gossip Girl, Oddities, The President Show, Mysteries at the Museum, and Dickinson.
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