12 Facts About Beth Elliott

Beth Elliott was born on 1950 and is an American trans lesbian folk singer, activist, and writer.

Beth Elliott became a controversial figure when members of these groups felt she did not qualify as a woman and rejected her inclusion.

Beth Elliott continued her involvement in the women's movement and helped to create the West Coast Lesbian Conference which took place in April 1973.

Beth Elliott was on the organization committee and was asked to perform as a singer in the conference's entertainment program.

Lesbian separatist group, The Gutter Dykes, had leafleted in protest of Beth Elliott's presence, claiming she was a man, and approached the stage with hostility.

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Beth Elliott gave a brief performance and went on to leave the conference.

Beth Elliott was left ostracized from much of the women's and lesbian community due to the controversial division emerging among feminists.

Additionally, Beth Elliott is the author of several books published by ENC Press.

Beth Elliott reprised the book in 2011, adding a new introduction and afterword as well as a chapter recounting of her experience at the West Coast Lesbian Conference.

Beth Elliott is the author of the science fiction novel, Don't Call it “Virtual” published in 2003.

Beth Elliott has been involved in political work in support of gay rights and co-founded the Alice B Toklas LGBT Club.

Beth Elliott has been a folk musician since the late 1960s and was active in the Haight-Ashbury hippie music scene in the 1970s.