Lawrence Rothman

Lawrence Rothman (born June 19, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. Their most recent album Not a Son and Good Morning, America was released in 2021. Biography Early life Rothman was born and raised in a middle class area of St. Louis, Missouri. He was raised in a Jewish family. From a young age, Rothman identified as gender-fluid, wearing makeup and presenting in an androgynous style. Rothman was homeschooled until second grade and was bullied after entering the public school system. From the age of 13, Rothman formed a number of punk, alternative rock and hip-hop bands and toured throughout the United States. During this period, Rothman was physically assaulted by three off-duty National Guardsmen after performing a club in Texas. Without the help of their parents, they relocated to Chicago when they were 17 years old. Rothman came into contact with musicians and artists while living with a relative, who assisted them in accepting their non-binary identity. From 2002 to 2011, Rothman fronted the punk rock band Living Things under the name Lillian Berlin.