Tara Lipsyncki (they/them) was born in 1985 in a small town in Utah. From a young age, Tara enjoyed performance art and competed in figure skating competitions. According to an interview with Out Utah, Tara realized they were transgender in their teenage years but kept it private due to the conservative views in their community.

Drag culture has thrived in major cities around the world for decades, with certain cities emerging as particularly influential hubs. In the early 20th century, drag shows became popular entertainment in speakeasies and nightclubs in cities like New York, Paris, and Berlin. After World War II, San Francisco's drag scene exploded, centered in the Tenderloin neighborhood. By the 1960s, drag had become ingrained in the counterculture and LGBTQ scenes in London, Los Angeles, and other cities.

The term "drag queen" came into popular usage in the 1940s and 1950s. "Drag" referenced the exaggerated cross-dressing and theatrical nature of the performances.

While Amber LeMay is known as the Larry King of Drag Queens, there are many other drag queens out there with titles. However, one in particular is known as the Queen of Drag! You are probably here for the answer to that burning question. It’s RuPaul, of course! Who else is known as far and wide, or has had as much of an impact on the world of drag?

Drag has long been associated with gay male culture, but women have also participated in drag entertainment historically. Drag likely originated in the theater, with men portraying female roles as early as Shakespearean times. In the 19th and 20th centuries, drag became connected to LGBTQ+ culture, with gay men dressing in exaggerated feminine attire as part of burlesque and vaudeville shows. However, women dressing in male attire for entertainment also occurred during this time.

Who is the most famous drag queen of all time? This is a tough question to answer considering the size of drag queens from all parts of the LGBTQIA+ community. Below are some of the more famous drag queens in recent history including RuPaul.

Angela Mansberry is a renowned New York City drag queen and hostess who performs under the stage name Angela Mansberry. Mansberry is the beloved host and emcee of Bingo She Wrote at Albatross in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens.