Drag Shows

Along with other appearances, Kiki Queens usually put on two stage performances a year and partner with a different LGBTQ+ nonprofit beneficiary for both. We took our talents online during the pandemic with the creation of Speed Drag Showdown…but now we’re back! Take a look below to see what we are up to and check out our past shows & partnerships!

Upcoming Events

Mask and Mascara Prom Kiki Queens

Mask & Mascara: A Masquerade Ball for All!

Get ready to step back in time and experience the magic of prom with a glamorous twist! Join the Kiki Queens for their second annual Prom, a night filled with live performances, dancing, and unforgettable fun.

Here’s what awaits you at “Mask & Mascara”:

  • Live performances by your favorite Kiki Queens! Sing along, dance the night away, and witness the dazzling artistry of Chicago’s renowned live-singing drag queens.
  • Masquerade Ball elegance: Channel your inner Hollywood icon and dress to impress in timeless colors like black, gold, or red. Don’t forget your most creative and show-stopping mask to complete the masquerade experience.
  • Support a worthy cause: All proceeds from the event will benefit the Center on Halsted’s Youth and Family Services program, providing crucial support for LGBTQ+ youth and families.
  • Create lasting memories: Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the occasion and dance the night away, making memories that will resonate long after the night ends.

Tickets and VIP packages are selling fast! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to:

  • Experience the magic of prom with a dazzling twist.
  • Support a vital cause in your community.
  • Enjoy an unforgettable night of entertainment and fun.
Speed Drag Showdown

Speed Drag Showdown

Tune in to watch the Kiki Queens (and Kiki Friends) compete for the crown in the special 30-min quick drag competition, Speed Drag Showdown. Seasons 1, 2, + 3 are all available to enjoy on FB Live. For this special virtual event, we partnered with a different non-profit each week and donated 100% of all the ‘tips’ we receive during the Live event fundraiser. All contestants had only 30 minutes to get into full drag AND be in that week’s theme. See all the episodes on our Facebook Page!

Total Raised at Speed Drag Showdown:

$22,774

Speed Drag Showdown Beneficiaries

Human Rights Campaign
TPAN
Heartland Alliance Health
American Cancer Society
Center on Halsted
Arts for Illinois Relief Fund
Arts Alliance Illinois
Chicago Black Drag Council
Brave Space Alliance
PA-TPAN
Chicago House
El Rescate
Southern Fried Queer Pride
The Okra Project
Atlanta Artist Relief Fund
Athletic Alliance of Chicago

Previous Events

Cancelled: a campy cancel culture cabaret

CANCELLED!

$14,145 Raised

Nonprofit Beneficiary:

Prom Queens: A Prom for the Decades

Prom Queens

$10,368 Raised

Nonprofit Beneficiary:

Affinity Community Servies
Mix Tape No. 1

MixTape, No 1

$18,187 Raised

Nonprofit Beneficiary:

Chicago House
Teased

Teased

$13,703 Raised

Nonprofit Beneficiary:

Fruitcake: Moist & Re-Gifted-web

Fruitcake: Moist & Re-Gifted

$10,038 Raised

Nonprofit Beneficiary:

Broadway Youth Center - BYC
Live & Sleazy drag show

Live & Sleazy

$8,524 Raised

Nonprofit Beneficiary:

TPAN
Fantasy Island Drag show

Fantasy Island

$6,707 Raised

Nonprofit Beneficiary:

El Rescate
bitchcraft

Bitchcraft

$6,488 Raised

Nonprofit Beneficiary:

Center on Halsted Youth
Catfight Cabaret

Catfight Cabaret

$3,911 Raised

Nonprofit Beneficiary:

Pride Films & Plays
Pansy Parade

Pansy Parade

$3,311 Raised

Nonprofit Beneficiary:

Project Fierce Chicago