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Zaya Perysian
Born
Occupation(s)Internet celebrity
activist
Years active2019–present
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Followers4.8 million
Likes283.4 million

Last updated: August 6, 2024

Zaya Perysian is an American internet celebrity and LGBT activist. In 2022, Perysian was featured in INTO's 20 under 20 list and was listed as a 2022 LGBTQ+ TikTok Trailblazer. She also appeared in the show Hidden Canyons.

Early Life

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Zaya Perysian was born in Lowell, Michigan. She has also lived in South Haven and Grand Rapids. Perysian came out as a Trans woman at 18 with the support of close friends, but has spoken about her negative experiences with unsupportive family.[1]

Career

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Beginning in 2019, Perysian began building an online following. By May of 2024, she had reached 4.8 million TikTok followers. She has partnered with brands such as Lyft, Parade, Clean & Clear, and Function of Beauty.[2]

In September of 2021, Perysian publically feuded with Nikita Dragun after she made statements that compared the beauty of cisgender and transgender women.[3]

In early 2022, she played the role of Asha in the web series Hidden Canyons.[4] On June 28th, 2022, she was listed in INTO's 20 under 20 list.[5] In the same month, she was also featured as a 2022 LGBTQ+ TikTok Trailblazer.[6]

In 2023, she worked on Chrissy Chlapecka's music video for the single "I'm So Hot."[7]

On March 31, 2024, she fundraised for the TikTok-a-Thon for Trans Healthcare.[8]

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