MetroTimes did an article on some of the best Michigan Drag Queens you should know. I would guess some if not all of these Queens will be attending the Motor City Pride Festival this weekend.
Here are some of Michigan’s Best Drag Queens on Instagram!
Aphrodite
Declared Southeast Michigan’s Drag Goddess of Love.
Alex Suarez
She recently became a Michigander when she moved from Georgia to Grand Rapids in 2021. Hosts shows at Skelletones in Grand Rapids.
Alexa Vogel
She’s been in Michigan for over 20 years! Once the show director of Saginaw’s Bambi’s Bottom-Up.
Artemiss
Artemiss performs in Detroit, Ann Arbor and virtually.
Bentley James
Described as Detroit’s Drag Princess with a million-dollar mug. She’s originally from Flint and lives in Lansing. She performs all over Michigan including Hamburger Mary’s in Ypsilanti.
Jadein Black
After Michigan schools shut down during the pandemic, this former full-time teacher, went into full-time drag in 2020. Show director at Hamburger Mary’s in Ypsilanti.
Jewel Jubilee
With the glorious title of “Glittering Gem of the Great Lakes” how can you not follow her? Up and coming to all the Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and all over Michigan.
Lotipha Hunter
Crowned Miss Amateur Gigi’s for both 2019 and 2020. A regular performer at Gigi’s in Detroit.
View this profile on InstagramLotipha Renee Hunter (@lotipha_r_hunter) • Instagram photos and videos
Luna Banx
A relative newcomer to the scene, Luna Banx has performed at Hamburger Mary’s and virtually for the Ann Arbor Pride.
Maxi Chanel
A member of the Michigan Boylesque Drag troupe and regularly performs at Ypsilanti’s Hamburger Mary’s.
Mia Cole
Named Michigan Drag Queen of the Year in 2019 and Miss Woodward in 2013 and 2019.
Monique Madison
Once a guest on The Nick Cannon Show, Monique Madison has been performing as a fabulous diva for over 26 years.
Orion Story
First to represent Michigan on Ru Paul’s Drag Race. She did not pass the test and was sent home on the first episode of season 14. However, that hasn’t stopped her from performing regularly in and around Grand Rapids.
Sabin
The “Bald Headed Bitch of Detroit”. Sabin is arguably one of the most recognized queens of Michigan.
Tequila Sanchez
Another Grand Rapids native. Tequila is a show director at Rumor’s Nightclub.
View this profile on InstagramTequila Sanchez (@lilghettoinstilettos) • Instagram photos and videos
Velma Violet
Hailing from Jackson, Michigan, Velma Violet is rock n’ roll personified.
Yolanda Del Fierce
So nice she was put on MetroTimes list twice! 🙂
“If you aren’t casting any shadows then you are not standing in the light.” From Kalamazoo, She’s a house performer at popular Grand Rapids LGBTQ hangout, Rumors Nightclub.
