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An introductory look into the precarious nature of what it means to be a working drag performer from Austin queens as we go behind the scenes to delve into each individuals account of what life as a drag performer is really like. 

For a more detailed account from each individual queen, navigate our page to watch their transformations, see inside their homes/work environments and immerse yourself in the enigmatic culture that drag has to offer.

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HollyXO let us into her home to document her transformation process and get her personal insight on what it’s like to work and play in the industry. 

HollyXO performing Chandelier by artist Sia at a Queens of Texas event. Subscribe to HollyXO’s YouTube channel by following the link below - https://www.youtube.com/user/HollyWoodsBombshell

A few snaps from HollyXO’s personal collection - 

Holly XO says her inspirations for her drag persona stem from long-term idols Adele and Lil’ Kim.

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Queen’s of Texas veteran Belle Bottom let us into her home to get her take on what the transformation process is like and her career goals for the future. 

Belle Bottom performing a track from one of her favorite artists - Lana Del Rey at a Queens of Texas performance.

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“I think my place in the drag community is a student. Eventually, I want to a leader. I would like to be an advocate.” - Kitty Hawk

Kitty Hawk let us in to her home to interview her on what it’s like being a student and a drag queen, stay tuned for an in-depth interview as we get her personal take on the precarious nature of drag and how it affects her life. 

Check out Kitty Hawk’s fourth performance live at the University of Texas Drag Race - May 1, 2015.

Performance photography by Erika Rich, 2015.

To see more from Kitty Hawk, follow her personal Tumblr page below.

http://kittyhawkqueen.tumblr.com

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“I’m trying to create this RuPaula-Deen aesthetic. The comfort and the joy and the spirituality of Rupaul, plus the crazy cooking of Paula Deen” - Edie Eclat

Meet Edie, the Queen B behind #texaschiliqueens in Austin, TX. She let us into her truck for an interview on what it takes to be a sassy southern bell serving up chili to Austin residents and surrounding areas.

To see where the truck will be next and to meet Edie, follow the Texas Chili Queens page on Facebook and Instagram!

https://www.facebook.com/TxChiliQueens/

https://instagram.com/txchiliqueens/

Edie cites her source of inspiration as the original Texas Chili Queens of San Antonio, TX. After doing some research on chili, she came up with the brilliant idea to start her own business and become the Queen of chili here in Austin, TX.

To learn more about the history of the Texas Chili Queens, click on the link below.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4107830

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“I get to create something new every day. I get to create a new story, a new character. I’m practicing my craft all the time” - CupCake

Cupcake let us into her home to get an in-depth interview as she prepared to host a drag school graduation party on October 27, 2015. #austindragscene #drag #queensofaustin #bhs 

Cupcake cited #rupaul and #leighbowery as the biggest sources of inspiration in the development of her character and her performances. To learn more about the iconic performers, click the links below. 

The Legend of Leigh Bowery - 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_S_FOfOhN0

Interview with RuPaul -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgbcnlRN158

Connect with Cupcake by following her on Instagram to get a look at her daily endeavors like this snap from a photoshoot recently for #hollaqween 

https://instagram.com/cupcakeatx/

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“That’s what I want to do, is make people laugh. Not so much, I’m fierce, I’m fish, I’m that. I wanted to make people laugh” - Zane Zena

Behind the curtain with Zane Zena as she gets read to host at Oilcan Harry’s in downtown Austin, TX. October 22, 2015. 

Zane Zena cites #catwoman as one of her earliest inspirations while growing up. To see more snaps of Zane Zena as different characters, follow her Facebook page for all the latest performances and looks. 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005132767212

To see Zane Zena in action, head over to her YouTube channel to view a variety of performances as different characters in venues throughout Austin.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Y127RV8U7iEZ9pde-TQ6Q

Zane Zena performs as comic book character Harley Quinn at Oilcan Harry’s October 30, 2015.