Sasha Velour is a pioneering drag artist known for her imaginative performances and storytelling. Her journey began in Urbana, Illinois, where she orchestrated puppet shows as a child. Gaining worldwide fame after winning RuPaul's Drag Race in 2017, Velour tours extensively and showcases fellow drag artists through her revue in New York. In 2023, she authored and illustrated her debut book, The Big Reveal: An Illustrated Manifesto of Drag, blending her personal history with the broader narrative of drag culture. She maintains a close connection to the Bay Area, a formative place in her life.
I was supposed to be assisting a teacher, and I ended up turning it into a performance opportunity, like I did with everything.
Velour is now world-famous after winning the TV reality competition Ru Paul's Drag Race in the 2017 season.
In 2023, she wrote and illustrated her first book, The Big Reveal: An Illustrated Manifesto of Drag.
She has launched a long-running revue that gives a stage to her fellow drag queens.
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