Jeffrey Marsh

After The New York Times tweeted a cartoon portraying presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin as a gay lovers, Marsh said "There seems to be no greater insult than comparing someone to a queer. For an LGBTQ youth, it’s not background noise. When it comes up on their feed it feels like a direct personal attack, and to have a group that’s as well-established as the New York Times personally attacking you feels horrendous."

In August 2016, Marsh released their first book, How to Be You, via Penguin Random House. The book is Marsh's own story of "growing up fabulous in a small farming town," and also serves as a workbook, inviting readers to participate in activities and answer questions about how they do the things they do.

Marsh is the official social media ambassador and red carpet correspondent for the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), working closely with the organization on their #BeYourSelfie campaign. Marsh interviewed several celebrities, including Zachary Quinto and J.J. Abrams, on the red carpet at the 2015 GLSEN Respect Awards.

Mashable was the first mainstream media outlet to label Marsh the Internet's "anti-bully." The Huffington Post has said of Marsh: "In the technological age, the face of activism has evolved along with the way in which we communicate. Marsh is part of a generation of LGBTQ activists who, through social media, are changing minds and perceptions in parts of the world where people may not encounter a queer person in their day to day lives." Digg has described Marsh's overall message as, "Be yourself. Be happy with yourself. Be more comfortable with your differences — and embrace and enjoy them."

One of Marsh's Vines was chosen #5 in BuzzFeed's list of the top Vines of 2014. It depicts Marsh saying, "Don't forget: you have as much of a right to be here as anyone else." Because of their viral popularity, they were awarded the title "Vine's Transgender Superheroine" by Digg.

Marsh posted their first Vine on October 22, 2013 – a simple 6-second vignette featuring the artist strumming a guitar. Their first Vine to become popular posted on July 4, 2014, featuring Marsh dressed as the Statue of Liberty. As of Sept. 2016, Marsh's Vine account has over 300 million loops.

After moving to New York City in 2007, Marsh began performing as part of the downtown cabaret scene. Marsh appeared at popular venues including Joe's Pub and Don't Tell Mama. At Dixon Place, they starred in "Julian," a 2010 musical based on the life of Vaudeville performer Julian Eltinge. In 2012, Marsh was commissioned to create a performance art piece honoring Richard Simmons at the Museum of Art and Design.

Jeffrey Marsh (born July 7, 1977) is an American writer, actor, artist, activist, and social media personality, best known for making inspirational viral videos on Vine. With over a quarter billion views online, Marsh has been described by CBS as "the internet's most beloved anti-bully."