Candis is a versatile actress on both stage and screen. She most recently completed 3 seasons of THE MAGICIANS and before that she was stealing the show as a series regular on I AM CAIT.

 

Prior to CRAZY BITCHES, Candis's most recent film was a strong supporting role in the FilmMcQueen production of METH HEAD. In 2007, she was cast in the groundbreaking series regular role as Carmelita Rainer in ABCs hit primetime show, DIRTY SEXY MONEY. She became the first transgendered actress to play a starring role on a network show, breaking barriers and blazing a path for her community to follow. Other television work includes DROP DEAD DIVA, CSI: NY and NIP/TUCK. She can currently be seen in a recurring role on ELEMENTARY.

 

 Other film roles include TO WONG FOO THANKS FOR EVERYTHING, JULIE NEWMAR, STONEWALL, and ALWAYS SOMETHING BETTER. 

 

Choreography credits include TOO WONG FOO, RU PAUL'S DRAG RACE and STONEWALL. She has appeared in numerous multi-media campaigns including television commercials and print ads, while also keeping busy with fashion shows, off-Broadway productions, and her own one-woman cabaret show, which she has performed throughout the country and abroad. In 2010, Candis added co-host to her resume with the GLAAD Media Awards.

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