Meet Koke! | Los Angeles Drag Queen Blueprint.

We had the good fortune of connecting with Koke! and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Koke!, can you share a quote or affirmation with us?
LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!!

I have it written on my bathroom mirror!!

Hannah Montana is my favorite all time show. As I get OLDER & OLDER I find myself manifesting, speaking, writing, and curating the life I want in my 20s. It’s all created by me. So let’s make it rock! :p <3

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I started doing drag 7-8 years ago, completely underage and sneaking into clubs just because I needed SOME sort of creative outlet. I’m loud, blonde, and a little too honest for my own good, so Creating my persona has given me a sense of armor. No matter what I’ve gone through, the wig the heels the lashes and attitude has taught me to be confident and to be strong. Even when I think I can’t. Within these past 8 years, I’ve headlined UCLA lgbtq night, as well as gay night for 6flags. I’ve also performed legendary queer parties such as (bears in space @ Akbar, Princess @ SF Oasis, gay asstrology, Mickeys WEHO, Subculture LA, Riches SD, and SO many other oontz oontz raunchy sexy Los Angeles underground raves. PLUS I met and worked for Kesha, won an all stars crown for the original bar competition I did, hosted my own lipsync battle show, AND I’m an amazing hairstylist. 🙂 i would just hope that,, atleast… SOMEONE.. saw that I CARE.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
LETSSSGO!!..

SHOUTOUT :

– My Gurlyz/Bestfriends!!!

– love you dad

-THANK U RUPAUL. THANK YOU LADY GAGA. THANK YOU CHER. THANK YOU WHITNEY.

-REDLINE & KISO DTLA; my home bars and family. Thank you for always giving a chance on me.

-REACHLA, ACLU, PRECINCT DTLA ALTAMED, DTLA PROUD, LGBT center, the women’s shelter, the local nonprofits in LA, all of my black and brown trans sisters & brothers.

I love you always Los Angeles/Inland empire/socal / SKID ROW:.

– and my biggest thanks and love goes to my MOM!!!! Thank you for everything mama.

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