Sasha Velour is an American drag artist, performer, writer and creative director known for pushing drag into the realms of high art, theatre and storytelling. Born June 25, 1987, Sasha rose to international recognition after winning RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9, where her emotionally charged and visually striking performances changed global expectations of what drag could be. Her work blends queer history, political commentary, fine art, costume design and stagecraft into shows that feel more like living art installations than standard drag revues.
After her breakthrough, Sasha created "NightGowns", a critically acclaimed drag revue celebrated for its theatricality and inclusive cast, later adapted into an award-winning streaming series. She continued expanding her creative universe with "Smoke & Mirrors", a one-person multimedia show that toured internationally and showcased her signature blend of lip-sync, illusion, and visual storytelling. Her latest production, "TRAVESTY", pushes deeper into queer history and mythology, presenting drag as a force of resistance, expression and community.
Sasha is also the co-founder of Velour: The Drag Magazine and author of the memoir-manifesto "The Big Reveal", which reflects her ongoing mission to document and uplift the deeper cultural roots of drag. Her career bridges performance, activism and visual arts, placing her among the most influential drag artists of the modern era.
