John Epperson

Biography

John Epperson (born April 24, 1955) is an American drag artist, actor, pianist, vocalist, and writer who is mainly known for creating his stage character Lypsinka. As Lypsinka, he lip-synchs to meticulously edited, show-length soundtracks culled from snippets of outrageous 20th-century female performances in movies and song.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Black Swan (2010) — Jaded Piano Player
2. Vampire's Kiss (1989) — Apache Dancer
3. Angels in America (2003) — Funeral Service Member (uncredited)
4. Another Gay Movie (2006) — Andy's Mom
5. Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild! (2008) — Andy's Mom
6. I Am Divine (2014) — Self
7. Witch Hunt (1994) — Vivian Dart (as Lypsinka)
8. Wig (2019) — Self
9. Wigstock: The Movie (1995) — Self
10. Wigstock: The Movie (1987) — Lypsinka
11. Red Ribbon Blues (1995) — Harold
12. Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition (2006) — Self
13. Mommie Dearest: Joan Lives On (2006)
14. Beauty in a Jar (2003) — Self
15. Eloise And Her Rawther Enormous Life (1999) — Self
16. An Evening with Lily Tomlin and Friends (1993) — Self
17. Lypsinka: Toxic Femininity (2024) — Lypsinka
18. Dragtime (1997) — Lypsinka
19. NightGowns FOREVER (2020) — Self
20. Nelson Sullivan (1989)
21. Anything Goes (1991) — Lypsinka