Chicago drag shows up and shows out
04-06-2026 15:00 via chicagoreader.com

Chicago drag shows up and shows out

“Drag performers fill a lot of roles in the community, and one that we’ve always filled from the beginning is—not only the jester or the town crier—but the community organizer, the person that brings people together,” says legendary drag performer Lucy Stoole.  Lucy learned early on that organizing and community support were just part of […]
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