“The inspiration of my drag is the history of drag, the long tradition of drag queens being at the forefront of queer activism. That informs my drag style, and in a sense, that is the direction we need to go in the future.”

American drag queen, artist, actress, author, and stage and television producer

Sasha Velour is an American drag queen, artist, actress, author, and stage and television producer based in Brooklyn, New York. Born Alexander Hedges Steinberg, she is best known for winning the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. She has also become known for NightGowns, her drag revue, and for Smoke & Mirrors, her one-queen theatrical work. Her public persona brings together performance, visual art, and writing, and her work is closely associated with drag performance and theatre.