Andrea James is a writer, director, producer, and activist. She earned an M.A in English from the University of Chicago, then wrote ads for ten years at top Chicago agencies. She authored tsroadmap.com, a how-to guide for transgender people, and hairfacts.com, a guide to hair removal. In 2003, she co-founded Deep Stealth Productions with Calpernia Addams, creating numerous instructional videos. Their first all-transgender performance of The Vagina Monologues was featured in the documentary ”Beautiful Daughters.” Andrea consulted with Felicity Huffman and is the opening shot of the 2005 film "Transamerica." Andrea also directed the 2007 short ”Casting Pearls,” and is developing a feature. Get the latest news on Andrea's work at AndreaJames.com.