About Jillie

Jillie Laper is a NY-based makeup artist who specializes in beauty and special effects. Born and raised on Long Island, Jillie found from a very early age that their happiest place to be storytelling. While the other kids had lemonade stands, Jillie was on the front porch selling portraits. Always journal in hand, filled with scribbles and poems detailing other universes or the smells and colors of this one. Inclined to creativity, Jillie got their footing in their childhood salon and discovered the art of character design amidst the gossip and fumes. How that shampoo bowl told all the stories left unsaid. How a stylist could help write a new one.

Enticed by this new direction for their passion, Jillie became a licensed cosmetologist and attended Makeup-Designory’s Master Makeup Artistry program. As a certified MUD alumni Jillie has diverse skills and adaptability. Ranging from camera-ready makeup and glam applications to gory injury work and prosthetic effects. In the 2 years since graduation, Jillie has cultivated a varied resume consisting of music videos, commercials, festivals, editorial shoots, Fashion Week, and a collection of independent film work. Jillie’s training and experience enable them to bring any artistic vision to the big screen. Simply, makeup is Jillie’s biggest story yet and they hope their makeup artistry can be a part of your biggest story too:)