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The Art of Drag with Vagenesis
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Crofton Public Library
Program Type: LGBTQIA+ Interest, Performing Arts & Music
Audience: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Discover and explore the thrills of performing gender with Vagenesis. Learn about the history of drag and its place in modern culture.
About Vagenesis:
Vagenesis is a prominent drag performer in the Washington, D.C. area, celebrated for her distinctive blend of comedy, charisma, and activism. DC’s black bearded beauty began her drag career in the spring of 2018 quickly making a name for herself in the local scene and securing the title of the third winner of “DC Drag Wars.”
Beyond her performances, Vagenesis is a dedicated activist, advocating for diverse forms of drag, queer individuals, and performers of color. She founded Black Label, a showcase highlighting Black queer artistry. She is one of the cofounders of Highball Productions – a theatre company that produces drag parodies of famous musicals. Since 2021, she has been the host of the DC Improv Comedy Club Drag Brunch and is the host and head judge of DC-Area lip sync competition, Drag Duels.
Her accolades include Captain Green Lantern 2019, TikTok Drag Contest S1 Winner (2020), Mx MoCo Pride 2021, National Bearded Empress 2022, and Park ‘n’ Bark Volume 3 Winner (2024). Vagenesis cohosts the podcast 2 Tho(ugh)ts with DC drag icon, Citrine.
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