Mandy Fay was a cosplay guest at FAN EXPO Chicago 2026. The weekend was busy with plenty of activities lined up for the weekend but we were able to chat for a few minutes about Star Trek, Hannah Alexander, and all things cosplay!
FAN EXPO Chicago took over the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, just outside of Chicago, August 14th-16th. Fans were able to meet stars such as Kurt Russell, the cast of The Boys, Supernatural, and more.
The full video interview and audio only podcast can be found below.
Audio Only Podcast
Mandy Fay Interview at FAN EXPO Chicago 2026
A few of the topics we discussed include:
FAN EXPO Chicago activities
Getting started in cosplay
Learning to sew and applying it to cosplay
Being a Star Trek fan and favorite series
The Hannah Taylor Dress
Keep Up With Mandy Fay
More from FAN EXPO Chicago can be found here.
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