Throughout LGBTQ+ history, drag has held an essential role as a form of expression, resistance, and solidarity, offering a platform for self-discovery and challenging societal norms. From fighting back in the Stonewall Riots to raising funds for research during the AIDS crisis, it has been instrumental in fostering community, amplifying voices, and advocating for equality and acceptance.
In this episode, Bev (@itsbevbitch), Philadelphia’s very own Queen of Comedy, joins us to share her experiences as a fabulous drag performer and how drag continues to intersect activism while pushing back against anti-drag legislation.
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Originally from Westminster, MD, Bev has called Philly home since 2012. In addition to her monthly show, Bev's Bitchfest, Bev hosts and co-owns Big Wig Brunch, Philly’s only drag queen owned and operated brunch every Saturday at The Punch Line comedy club, in partnership with LiveNation. She also co-produces the annual Philly Beauty Ball, an amateur drag charity event which has raised over $75,000 for local LGBTQ charities. In 2019, she was voted Philadelphia Drag Queen of the Year.