Ever get a tingle that you feel over your whole body? That’s what Lily — she goes only by her first name — is all about on YouTube. Her channel, Lily Whispers ASMR, calms an audience through sound or roleplay. (Take “Big Sis Does Your Makeup Roleplay,” one of Lily’s most popular videos; it simulates a sibling putting makeup on the viewer.)
Lily has tried to keep her channel “hush-hush,” which makes selection by City Paper readers for Best YouTube Channel a surprise — albeit a pleasant one. Already a proud Pittsburgher, she says being recognized for Lily Whispers ASMR makes her “feel even more appreciative to be part of this community and proud of what I do.”