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October 4 2013

Memoirs of a 6-Foot Blonde Geisha with Lisle Wilkerson

Wasabizilla WasabiNews Japan, Lisle Wilkerson, Lost in Translation

DESCRIPTION: Have you ever wondered what it was like to experience life as an outsider in Japan? Memoirs of a 6-foot blonde geisha is a reflection on the various experiences of actress Lisle Wilkerson. She grew up in Tokyo, Japan having recently moved back to the United States, and in this panel she discusses some of the funny experiences and observations that she has had during her time overseas. Audience participation is welcome, so use this unique chance to ask about her life. Because life as a 6-foot blonde geisha is NEVER boring.
HOST: Lisle Wilkerson
This panel is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM in MAIN EVENTS.
(Please note that the schedule is subject to change as we get closer to the show. Please check www.wasabicon.com/schedule for the latest updates.)
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August 24 2013

GUEST ADDED! Video Game Voice Actress Lisle Wilkerson (@lisleweapon)

Wasabizilla WasabiNews Christie Monteiro, Lisle Wilkerson, Lost in Translation, Nina Williams, Sarah Bryant, Tekken 5, Virtua Fighter

VIDEO GAME GUEST OF HONOR: Lisle Wilkerson grew up in Tokyo, Japan and moved to the US in 2008. She speaks fluent Japanese, and does her voice work in both Japanese and English.
She is the powerhouse behind some of of the gaming industry’s most popular characters, such as Nina Williams and Christie Monteiro from the Tekken franchise, as well as Sarah Bryant from Virtual Fighter/D.O.A., Shenmue,just to name a few. She has also voiced the Sanrio character Batz Maru, as well as quite a few Japanese anime.
She is currently based in Los Angeles, and besides her voice over work, she is also a local correspondent for the Academy Awards, Grammys, Golden Globes, and the Emmys. Lisle was in the Academy Award winning Sofia Coppola film “Lost in Translation”, and a few years later had her first principal role in the award winning critically acclaimed indie film “Kamataki”.
Lisle currently hosts two entertainment shows for Japanese television, and also does a lot of interpreting, most recently as the on-set interpreter for Keanu Reeves’ upcoming film, “Man Of Tai Chi”. And when she isn’t working or running around with her bright pink boxing gloves trying to save the world Nina Williams-style, she spends her time at home with her adorable jet-setting cat, Princess Genki.

Official Website: www.LisleWeapon.com