Mica Burton Explained

Mica Burton
Birth Name:Michaela Jean Burton
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other Names:Michaela Jean Burton
Years Active:2015–present

Michaela Jean Burton[1] is an American actress, cosplayer and host. She is known for her contributions in the gaming space, having hosted for Achievement Hunter, The Know, the Overwatch League and voicing a character in 100ft Robot Golf.

Burton has been referred to as a "nerd renaissance woman" by The New York Times[2] and has been noted as one of only a few professional black cosplayers by Essence.[3]

Career

Acting

In 2015, Burton portrayed the role of Jules in the film Lazer Team (2015). She also briefly appeared in The Eleven Little Roosters (2017).

She voiced Vahni in 100ft Robot Golf (2016).[4] Burton is known for her roles in actual play RPG web shows such as Wizards of the Coast's Destiny & Doom (2017)[5] and Nights of Eveningstar (2020).[6] [7] Burton also guest starred in Critical Role's second campaign[8] [9] and in L.A. by Night.

Burton plays ensign Alandra La Forge, the daughter of Burton's father's character, Geordi La Forge, in the third season of .[10]

Cosplay

Burton began cosplaying in high school after attending a convention with a friend.[11] She was commissioned by Riot Games to create League of Legends cosplay in 2019.[12] She has also received praise for cosplays of characters from The Legend of Zelda.[13] [14]

Hosting

Burton, who had been a fan of the company since she was a child, joined Rooster Teeth in 2016 after meeting the founders and other employees.[3] She began as a host in the gaming division Achievement Hunter,[15] but later moved to the entertainment news division The Know.[16] She left Rooster Teeth in 2018, stating in 2020 that this was due to racial issues at the company.[17]

In 2019, Burton joined the Overwatch League as a "League Insider", conducting interviews with the players.[18] She left in 2020.[19]

Burton has hosted multiple Dungeons & Dragons events for Wizards of the Coast such as D&D Live 2019: The Descent[20] [21] and D&D Live 2021.[22] Burton began cohosting the web series Critter Hug in 2020 for Critical Role Productions.[23] [24]

She was a speaker at Ubisoft's monthly Black Game Pros event in 2020.[25] She hosted a cosplay competition at Glitchcon 2020.[26] [27] Burton was a cohost for a Star Trek anniversary stream in 2020[28] and multiple Star Trek streams on Paramount+ in 2021.[29] [30]

Burton hosted The PC Gaming Show during E3 2021[31] and during Summer Game Fest 2022.[32] She cohosted an episode of 10 Minute Power Hour (10MPH) with the Game Grumps, entitled “HEDBANZ… but it’s making us doubt our sense of self…w/Mica Burton!” The episode was published on March 18, 2024.

Personal life

Burton is the daughter of makeup artist Stephanie Cozart-Burton and actor LeVar Burton.[33]

Burton graduated from the University of Michigan in 2016 with a BFA in acting.[3]

She is bisexual.[34] [2]

Filmography

Live-action filmography

List of live-action performances!Year!Title!Role(s)!Notes!Source
2015Lazer TeamJulesFilm
2016–2017Achievement HunterHerselfWeb Series; cast and host[35]
2017–2018The KnowHerselfWeb Series; co-host[36]
2017Destiny & DoomFreyja VarondalRPG Web Series; main role
2018"Danny Don't You Know"Concert FanMusic Video; Ninja Sex Party
2018–2019Game the GameHerselfWeb series; 3 episodes[37] [38] [39]
2019Critical Role (Campaign 2)ReaniWeb series; 3 episodes
Pub DrawHerselfWeb Series; episode: "Draw Reani with Mica Burton!"[40]
2020–2021L.A. by NightDelilahWeb series; 2 episodes[41] [42]
Narrative TelephoneHerselfWeb series; 2 episodes[43] [44]
Critter HugHerselfWeb series; co-host
2020–2022Nights of EveningstarAzara MithrasWeb series; main role[45]
2021Diablo One-ShotIndraWeb Event for BlizzCon[46] [47]
D&D Strixhaven - Curriculum Of ChaosWeb Event for Roll20Con[48] [49]
2023Ensign Alandra La ForgeTV series; recurring role[50]
The Ready RoomHerselfEpisode: "The Bounty"
2024Dirty LaundryHerselfWeb series; 1 episode

Voice-over filmography

List of voice-over performances!Year!Title!Role(s)!Notes!Source
2016100ft Robot Golf VahniVideo game

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Henry. Ben. Here Are The Red Carpet Pictures From "The Lion King". September 1, 2021. BuzzFeed. July 10, 2019. en-gb. July 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240729074936/https://www.buzzfeed.com/benhenry/the-lion-king-premiere-red-carpet. live.
  2. News: Bradley. Adam. March 24, 2021. The Black Nerds Redefining the Culture. en-US. The New York Times. September 1, 2021. 0362-4331. April 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210425035451/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/24/t-magazine/black-nerds-culture.html. live.
  3. Web site: Sy Savane. Erikka. June 1, 2017. This Black Cosplayer Is On A Mission To Banish Nerd Culture Stereotypes. September 1, 2021. Essence. en-US. September 21, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210921093933/https://www.essence.com/beauty/mica-burton-black-cosplayer/. live.
  4. Web site: October 10, 2016 . 100ft Robot Golf (Game) . September 1, 2021 . Giant Bomb . en . July 30, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210730052529/https://www.giantbomb.com/100ft-robot-golf/3030-51745/ . live .
  5. Web site: September 29, 2017 . Destiny & Doom . July 7, 2021 . Dungeons & Dragons . July 11, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210711012716/https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/events/destiny-doom . live .
  6. Web site: July 15, 2020 . A lot has changed since we announced D&D Presents: TORCH. Unfortunately, we won't be starting a TORCH weekly stream as planned. However, the cast and crew are eager to bring you a game to watch during this extended time at home, so today we are announcing Nights of #Eveningstar. . July 7, 2021 . Twitter . Dungeons & Dragons . en . July 9, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210709192859/https://twitter.com/wizards_dnd/status/1283449268666163200 . live .
  7. Web site: Nights of Eveningstar Dungeons & Dragons . July 8, 2021 . dnd.wizards.com . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20210711090430/https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/events/nights-eveningstar. July 11, 2021.
  8. Web site: June 25, 2020 . Critical Role: Guest Stars' Characters, Explained . September 1, 2021 . CBR . en-US . December 2, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201202191649/https://www.cbr.com/critical-role-guest-stars-characters-explained/ . live .
  9. Web site: Hoffer . Christian . August 4, 2019 . Mica Burton to Guest Star on Critical Role . September 10, 2021 . Comicbook.com . en . July 29, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240729074930/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-mica-burton/ . live .
  10. Web site: Coley . Samantha . October 8, 2022 . 'Star Trek: Picard' Season 3 Introduces Mica Burton and Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut as Geordi's Daughters . October 9, 2022 . Collider . en-US . July 29, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240729074928/https://collider.com/star-trek-picard-season-3-cast-mica-burton-ashlei-sharpe-chestnut-levar-burton/ . live .
  11. Web site: June 13, 2017. Mica Burton Is A Famous Black Girl Cosplayer & We Love It!. September 10, 2021. MadameNoire. September 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210910175805/https://madamenoire.com/832919/mica-burton-is-a-famous-black-girl-cosplayer-we-love-it/. live.
  12. Web site: October 31, 2019. Riot commissions the perfect True Damage cosplay to celebrate LoL Worlds. September 1, 2021. Dexerto. en. July 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210720201438/https://www.dexerto.com/league-of-legends/league-of-legends-group-true-damage-cosplay-1203320/. live.
  13. Web site: February 22, 2021. Nintendo "forget" 'Zeldas 35th anniversary, so fans honour it online instead. September 1, 2021. NME. en-AU. September 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210901023639/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/gaming-news/nintendo-legend-of-zelda-35th-anniversary-fans-2886489. live.
  14. Web site: November 12, 2019. The Legend Of Zelda: 10 Best Zelda Cosplays That Look Just Like The Game. September 1, 2021. TheGamer. en-US.
  15. Web site: Erwin. Chase. July 5, 2016. RTX Marks the Spot for Gamers Who Give Back. September 1, 2021. spectrumlocalnews.com. en. July 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210720201436/https://spectrumlocalnews.com/news/2016/07/4/rtx-marks-the-spot-for-gamers-who-give-back. live.
  16. Web site: Destiny & Doom Dungeons & Dragons. September 1, 2021. dnd.wizards.com. July 11, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210711012716/https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/events/destiny-doom. live.
  17. Web site: Gallaga. Omar L.. September 25, 2020. How Austin's Rooster Teeth remade its annual convention to fit a COVID-19 world. September 1, 2021. Austin American-Statesman. en-US.
  18. Web site: February 6, 2019. Overwatch League Season 2 talent lineup features surprising changes. September 1, 2021. Dexerto. en. August 31, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210831030535/https://www.dexerto.com/overwatch/overwatch-league-season-2-talent-lineup-features-surprising-changes-338052/. live.
  19. Web site: O'Dwyer. Samuel. February 7, 2020. OWL's Mica and Danny leave ahead of 2020 season, Achilios and Wolf return. September 1, 2021. Dot Esports. en-US. July 22, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210722170956/https://dotesports.com/overwatch/news/owls-mica-and-danny-leave-ahead-of-2020-season-achilios-and-wolf-return. live.
  20. Web site: Sheehan. Gavin. May 10, 2019. D&D Pulls Jared Knabenbauer and Holly Conrad From D&D Live 2019. September 1, 2021. Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. en. July 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210726141129/https://bleedingcool.com/games/dd-pulls-jared-knabenbauer-and-holly-conrad-from-dd-live-2019/. live.
  21. Web site: May 13, 2019. D&D Live: The Descent to Kick Off With Live Relics & Rarities Show. December 12, 2021. 411MANIA. en-US. December 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211212203936/https://411mania.com/games/dd-live-the-descent-to-kick-off-with-live-relics-rarities-show/. dead.
  22. Web site: Three More Casts Revealed for D&D Live 2021 Includes Patton Oswalt, Tiffany Haddish, Seth Green, and More. September 1, 2021. GeekTyrant. July 9, 2021 . en-US.
  23. News: The First Episode of CRITTER HUG from CRITICAL ROLE is Now Available to Highlight Members of the Tabletop Community. September 1, 2021. GeekTyrant. May 4, 2020. en-US. July 29, 2024. https://archive.today/20240729081938/https://geektyrant.com/news/the-first-episode-of-critter-hug-from-critical-role-is-now-available-to-hihglight-members-of-the-tabletop-community. live.
  24. Web site: Bloom. David. May 4, 2020. Critical Role Pushed To New Path For Its Pandemic Programming. September 1, 2021. Forbes. en. November 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211106222402/https://www.forbes.com/sites/dbloom/2020/05/04/critical-role-online-video-programming-coronavirus/. live.
  25. Web site: Parlock. Joe. June 22, 2020. Ubisoft Is Hosting An Online Black Game Pros Event Next Month For People Of Color In The Games Industry. September 1, 2021. Forbes. en. July 29, 2024. https://archive.today/20240729081811/https://www.forbes.com/sites/joeparlock/2020/06/22/ubisoft-is-hosting-an-online-black-game-pros-event-next-month-for-people-of-color-in-the-games-industry/. live.
  26. Web site: November 16, 2020. Cosplayers Compete In GlitchCon Cosplay Competition. September 1, 2021. Cosplay Central. en. September 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210901023639/https://www.cosplaycentral.com/themes/cosplaying/news/cosplayers-compete-in-glitchcon-cosplay-contest. live.
  27. Web site: Sheehan. Gavin. November 9, 2020. Twitch Announces GlitchCon As A Virtual TwitchCon Replacement. September 1, 2021. Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. en. September 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210901023639/https://bleedingcool.com/games/twitch-announces-glitchcon-as-a-virtual-twitchcon-replacement/. live.
  28. Web site: Vary. Adam B.. September 8, 2020. Star Trek Day: 'Discovery' Season 3 Trailer, Podcast Series Part of Anniversary Celebration. September 1, 2021. Variety. en-US. July 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210730022114/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/star-trek-day-discovery-trailer-1234762231/. live.
  29. Web site: April 1, 2021. Star Trek, Paramount+ Celebrate First Contact Day With Virtual Event. September 1, 2021. CBR. en-US. July 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240729075112/https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-paramount-plus-first-contact-day/. live.
  30. Web site: September 8, 2021. How to Watch 'Star Trek Day' Entertainment Tonight. September 10, 2021. www.etonline.com. en-US. September 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210909075929/https://www.etonline.com/how-to-watch-star-trek-day-171654. live.
  31. Web site: Lahti. Evan. June 11, 2021. Meet the hosts for this year's PC Gaming Show at E3. September 1, 2021. pcgamer. en. July 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240729075116/https://www.pcgamer.com/meet-the-hosts-for-this-years-pc-gaming-show-at-e3/. live.
  32. Web site: May 19, 2022 . PC Gaming Show 2022 set for June 12 . June 12, 2022 . Gematsu . en-US . July 29, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240729075536/https://www.gematsu.com/2022/05/pc-gaming-show-2022-set-for-june-12 . live .
  33. Web site: LeVar Burton's daughter hilariously trolls his 'Jeopardy' hosting debut. September 1, 2021. EW.com. en. September 29, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220929011546/https://ew.com/tv/levar-burtons-daughter-trolls-jeopardy-hosting-debut/. live.
  34. Web site: Strudwick. Patrick. September 23, 2015. These Bisexual People Are Taking Selfies To Celebrate #BiVisibilityDay. September 1, 2021. BuzzFeed News. en. August 31, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210831033020/https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/patrickstrudwick/these-bisexual-people-are-taking-selfies-to-celebrate-bivisi. live.
  35. Web site: Hadyniak. Kyle. June 18, 2016. LeVar Burton Reveals Fondness for Video Games, VR Opportunities. November 4, 2020. Treknews. November 24, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124225106/https://treknews.net/2016/06/18/levar-burton-interview-video-games-vr-star-trek-bridge-crew/. live.
  36. Web site: August 17, 2017. Crunchyroll Expo Adds Hiroshi Yoshimura, Keita Iizuka, Ronald Kelts, and Mica Burton to Guest List. December 13, 2021. Crunchyroll. en-us. December 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211213031201/https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2017/08/17/crunchyroll-expo-adds-hiroshi-yoshimura-keita-iizuka-ronald-kelts-and-mica-burton-to-guest-list. live.
  37. Web site: July 19, 2018. Disney Villainous. December 12, 2021. Nerdist. en-US. December 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211212203440/https://nerdist.com/watch/video/disney-villainous/. live.
  38. Western Legends. October 11, 2018. Game the Game. Geek & Sundry#Programming. December 13, 2021. December 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211213032026/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjLiZAjXDAs. live.
  39. Web site: February 1, 2019. WATCH: Game The Game – COURT OF THE DEAD: MOURNERS CALL. https://web.archive.org/web/20200923100827/https://geekandsundry.com/watch-game-the-game-court-of-the-dead-mourners-call/. dead. September 23, 2020. December 12, 2021. Geek and Sundry. en.
  40. Draw Reani with Mica Burton!. October 18, 2019. 2. 1. Pub Draw. Critical Role Productions. December 12, 2021.
  41. More Than Human. December 12, 2021. L.A. by Night. L.A. by Night. February 7, 2020. 4. 1.
  42. Reign in Hell. December 12, 2021. L.A. by Night. L.A. by Night. October 23, 2021. 5. 8=.
  43. The Night Before Winter's Crest. December 12, 2021. Narrative Telephone. Critical Role Productions. December 17, 2020. 2. 3. December 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211212221915/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXOggrA4nvs. live.
  44. Mica Burton Murders Cast of Critical Role. December 12, 2021. Narrative Telephone. Critical Role Productions. January 21, 2021. 2. 4.
  45. Web site: Hayes. Danielle. April 2, 2021. Best D&D podcasts and web series, from Critical Role to High Rollers. July 6, 2021. TechRadar. en. April 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210430202602/https://www.techradar.com/news/best-dandd-podcasts-and-web-series-from-critical-role-to-high-rollers. live.
  46. Web site: February 10, 2021. Critical Role to Host Diablo One-Shot for BlizzCon. December 12, 2021. ComicBook.com. en. February 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210210210454/https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/critical-role-diablo-dungeons-dragons/. live.
  47. Web site: Marshall. Cass. February 10, 2021. Critical Role will perform a Diablo actual play at BlizzCon. December 12, 2021. Polygon. en-US. November 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211107130942/https://www.polygon.com/2021/2/10/22276956/blizzconline-critical-role-matthew-mercer-diablo-4-one-shot-tabletop-rpg. live.
  48. Web site: November 12, 2021. Join Roll20Con This Weekend!. December 12, 2021. Roll20. en.
  49. Web site: November 16, 2021. D&D: Spoilers From The Strixhaven Preview. December 12, 2021. Bell of Lost Souls. en-US. Here’s Mica Burton playing a 5th level Wizard and showcasing some spells that aren’t usually on a Wizard’s list.. December 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211212205103/https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2021/11/dd-spoilers-from-the-strixhaven-preview.html. live.
  50. Web site: Patten . Dominic . 'Star Trek: Picard' Sees Amanda Plummer Join Final Season; 'TNG's Moriarty Returns, New Teaser Drops – New York Comic-Con . Deadline . October 8, 2022 . October 9, 2022 . October 9, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221009021802/https://deadline.com/2022/10/star-trek-picard-amanda-plummer-casting-patrick-stewart-final-season-teaser-new-york-comic-con-1235139161/ . live .

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Mica Burton".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.