She came, she slayed, she conquered.
Congratulations to Miss California, Lyle, for winning Best in Drag Show 2024!
Did you know?
Salina EsTitties is a former Best in Drag Show contestant!
About
Best in Drag Show is always a spectacle! Five of the fiercest queens in the game showed off their talents and competed for the tiara. This annual fundraiser is a celebration of the drag community and performers, all in support of the Alliance for Housing & Healing—making a difference for people living with HIV.
services
Group Homes with 24/7 care for those who are too ill with HIV/AIDS to live on their own and have no other resources
Permanent, subsidized apartments that are safe places for individuals and families with HIV/AIDS and a second diagnosis
Emergency financial assistance to pay rent and utility bills for those with HIV/AIDS who are facing eviction and homelessness
Services provided by:
Alliance for Housing and Healing
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About Best in Drag Show
Each year, five contestants work with a team to perfect their personas and performances to compete in classic pageant rounds: swimsuit, talent, evening gown, and Q&A. Each act is a celebration of self-expression and individuality (with more than a little edgy snark mixed in), reflecting the vibrant tapestry of the drag community.
Behind the scenes, a team of passionate individuals works tirelessly to bring the show to life. From coordinating logistics to ensuring every sequin is in place, their efforts are instrumental in creating an unforgettable experience for all who attend. Leading the way are longtime director Jeffrey Drew, host Patrick Rush, set designer Jimmy Cuomo, and photographer John Paschal, whose passions for both entertainment and community service have helped shape the Best in Drag Show into the spectacular event it is today.
With each passing year, the Best in Drag Show has cemented its reputation as an unmissable spectacle. From its humble beginnings in a West Hollywood living room to its current home at the Orpheum Theatre, the fundraiser’s impact has always been far-reaching, touching the lives of countless individuals over the last few decades and raising millions of dollars to support the vital work of Alliance for Housing and Healing. Since joining forces with APLA Health in 2021, Alliance for Housing and Healing continues in its mission to support low-income people with HIV/AIDS through stable housing and food assistance.
As the curtain rises on another unforgettable evening of laughter, love, and liberation, the Best in Drag Show continues to remind us that when we come together as a community, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.
Bios
Miss California / Lyle
Lyle Mackston
Miss Missouri / Shania Train
Caleb Campbell
Miss New York / Annie Vaxxer
Sasha Urban
Miss Pennsylvania / Karen Beaches
Kevin Whitmire
Miss Wisconsin / Dawn-Cha Knowles
Rox
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press
Check out the latest Best in Drag Show press.
ABC7
‘Best in Drag Show’ entertains while raising funds to support people living with HIV
October 3, 2024
Variety
Melanie Griffith and Lisa Ann Walter Named Best in Drag Judges
By Marc Malkin
September 30, 2024
KTLA5
Judy Greer details her return as a judge for the Best in Drag Show
October 4, 2024
Broadway World
BEST IN DRAG SHOW Beauty Pageant Parody Benefitting Alliance For Housing & Healing to Be Held Tonight
By Blair Ingenthron
October 6, 2024
Broadway World
PHOTOS! Best in Drag Show Raises $275K and Crowns a Queen
By Paulo Murillo
October 10, 2024
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