Insights from three of Seattle’s Favorite Drag Kings, Queens and Royalty

With International Drag Day falling in July, we wanted to celebrate the artistry and hard work of some of our most beloved and charismatic personalities in the LGBTQ+ community here in Seattle; our drag kings and queens. Drag as a form of queer artistry encompasses many of the things we hold near and dear to our hearts, from advocacy and charity to laughter and seduction. These royal Seattle superstars show us what it means to be unapologetically, visibly queer.

Aleksa Manila

Aleksa Manila

Drug counselor by day and drag queen by night, Aleksa Manila is Seattle’s sweetheart of fundraising and everything fabulous! Read More

 
D Dynasty

D Dynasty

D Dynasty is a male illusionist drag king based in Seattle. His performances are a rare treat for those lucky enough to see them. Read More

 
Amora-Dior-Black

Amora Dior Black

Amora Dior Black is a Seattle-native drag queen who performs at R Place, wins nearly every pageant she enters, and is featured in music videos with Macklemore and Neon Hitch. 

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