Ishalaa Ortega is a Mexican Immigrant Human Rights Activist, Entertainer, Singer, Songwriter, and Theater Writer. An experienced Care Coordinator and Operations Supervisor, she has recently joined the Gender Justice League team as a Survivor Advocate for the Community Security Program! 

Ishalaa has a bachelor’s degree in Spanish Literature and Political Sciences from Hunter College. 

As an activist, Ishalaa has been part of an international movement to help and promote immigrant people’s rights. She partnered with Immigration Equality in different projects to uplift Immigrant communities’ voices and stories, all the way up to the U.S. Congress, to make changes to the current laws negatively impacting LGBTQ+ immigrants’ lives.

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Mac Scotty McGregor is a transgender activist, author, speaker, and educator that lives in Seattle, who provides gender and LGBTQIA diversity training for corporations, colleges, and groups all over the world. He co-founded Positive Masculinity, a project for heart-led masculine folks who want to create a transformative path for masculinity in our world.

@SeriouslySagittarius

Bambi Natural, a vibrant Seattle native, is making a sensational return to the stage at the 2024 Trans Pride celebration after a year-long hiatus. Known for her electrifying style and energetic performances, Bambi has been captivating audiences since her debut in 2022. Her unique flair and undeniable talent have earned her a special place in the hearts of many.

As a tribute to the diversity of Seattle’s drag scene, the show will feature a variety of numbers by some of the city’s most talented drag performers. Such a showcase promises to be an unforgettable and entertaining time, so come celebrate with Bambi and friends the rich creativity of Seattle’s drag community!

@VanillaAidayCarter

VanillaAíday Carter, also known by her stage name PradaMaè Cartier, is a rising star in the drag world, having embarked on her drag journey just five months ago in January. Despite her relatively recent foray into drag, VanillaAíday is no stranger to the stage. A self-taught dancer, she has honed her craft through various performances, developing a dynamic and energetic style that captivates audiences. VanillaAíday’s performances are a blend of charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent. Her background in dance shines through in every show, bringing a vibrant and electrifying energy that leaves a lasting impression. Whether she’s serving fierce looks or delivering show-stopping numbers, VanillaAíday Carter is a performer who knows how to bring the house down. Keep an eye on VanillaAíday Carter as she continues to make waves in the drag scene, bringing her signature style and infectious energy to every performance.

@Its.JustFenty

Fenty Wintour is Seattle’s Southern diva. You can catch her on cast at Babylon, presented by Massive, and Black Carousel, presented by Unicorn. Fenty recently graduated from UW with a Masters of Public Policy & Administration. You can also catch her spinning and dipping in the ballroom scene.

@Diamond1i1

Born in the Appalachian Mountains, Seattle’s Sparkling Jewel Diamond Lil was not formed overnight. Making waves in the Seattle area since her debut in August 2022 at Queen4Queen, she has dazzled across stages and lavished in the rich creative community here in Seattle. Just months after her debut, she competed in the competition “So You Think You Can Drag?” at rPlace and won grand prize, combining her unique perspective and innovative performance concepts to amaze the crowd. This triumph marked a true arrival to the scene, and she continued to sparkle in the monthly production “Black Carousel”, an all-black drag revue. The year following that competition she competed again in the queer/bar hosted “The Final Girls” where she battled it out among drag heavyweights and walked away a runner-up, securing a spot on the cast of queer/bar’s Mx. every Friday. You can find her there to this day spinning, twirling, and flipping across the stage with a smile as big as her hair.

@OfficiallyAriyahJane

Ariyah Jané Albert is a Black Trans-Femme singer/songwriter, pastor, hostess, event emcee, actor, and all-around talented and charismatic entertainer from Montgomery, Alabama. She has taken Seattle by storm, performing at Capitol Hill Block Party, Trans Pride Seattle, Black Pride, and many other local festivals and venues. Within her first year in the PNW, she was named the Local Artist of 2023 by PNW Black Pride, and her first single ‘Voodoo’ has quickly become a local favorite as she entered the Seattle music scene.

She moved to Washington State to advance her work in public service, healthcare advocacy, & housing justice for Queer and Gender Diverse LGBTQIA+ folx. She has spent the majority of her professional life working in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) education, and public/community relations. Ariyah has a deep love for equity and supporting local nonprofits that are bringing resources and programming to communities that have been historically excluded. She was led to Seattle to pastor the Trans Saint Ministry with Liberation United Church of Christ. Ariyah has recently begun a new chapter in her advocacy and leadership career, joining Lavender Rights Project, a local nonprofit centering on the liberation of people of trans experience, starting with the acknowledgment of how individual experiences have a direct impact on a person’s overall health and wellbeing. 

@TinasheaMonet

Tinashea Monét is a Seattle transplant from Tacoma, Washington, and a seasoned performer and Trailblazing pageant queen, gracing many stages, pride events, and hosting her own shows across Washington state. She’s known in her community for her beautiful looks, snatching trophies in ballroom, and captivating performances. She is the first black trans woman in the Pacific Northwest to start and found her own kiki ballroom house: the nationwide, eclectic, and majestic beauty house of Moschino.

@LavenderRightsProject
LavenderRightsProject.org

Lavender Rights Project (LRP) elevates the power, autonomy, and leadership of the Black intersex & gender diverse community through intersectional legal and social services. We utilize the law as an organizing principle to affirm our civil rights and self-determination. 

Jaelynn Scott, M.Div., serves as the Executive Director of LRP. Jaelynn offers guidance to community groups, nonprofits, and politicians, promoting the importance of centering Black lives through the lens of Black trans feminism. In her movement-building efforts, Jaelynn aims to increase access to power and decision-making opportunities for Black trans leaders. She has assisted religious organizations and nonprofits in radically reimagining their policies and procedures, as well as expanding and refocusing their work towards racial and gender equity. As an ordained minister, Jaelynn regularly preaches and facilitates workshops.

@Utopia_WA
UtopiaWA.org

United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance Washington (UTOPIA Washington) is a queer and trans people of color-led, grassroots organization born out of the struggles, challenges, strength, and resilience of the Queer and Trans Pacific Islander (QTPI – “Q-T-pie”) community in South King County.

Ms. Amasai Jeke, a young Feminist Indigenous I-Taukei Fijian, is an adamant and very outspoken person who adores and thrives in creating awareness and advocating for human rights, mainly on Gender Equality and LGBTQI rights. She has been involved in the Feminist and LGBTQI movement for more than six years and worked as the Project Support Officer for Rainbow Pride Foundation [RPF] in Fiji and Coordinated the Transgender Reference Group for RPF. She has organized in community as a working group member for the Peer Support Group on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and the Pacific Urgent Action Hub on Climate & Ecological Justice that works with LGBTQI people in the Grass-root community in Fiji. She is also a core working group member for the Youth Voices Count an Asia-Pacific regional LGBTQI Youth Led Organization. Ms. Jeke is also a member of the Women’s Major Group for Sustainable Development and Women & Gender Constituency for Climate Change Negotiations with UNFCCC, which is the United Nations Major Groups on Women and YOUNGO, which is the official youth constituency at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

@ArmaniSafiya

Armani Safiya, commonly referred to as Misses LadySmith, is an American songwriter and composer who applies inspiration from various artists from the West Coast to East Coast. Armani is originally from Michigan, relocated to Sacramento in 2010, and is now currently emerging in the PNW area. 

@HotPinkShade

Hot Pink Shade is the braided dancer of the Haus of Shade and The Beauty Boiz. They are known for long braids, high-energy performances, fierce attitude, and being so unapologetic in their blackness, femininity, and every other aspect of themself. Emerging on the scene in 2014 under the guise of Christian Brown, they struggled to find their footing and niche. In 2019, they underwent a rebirth and resurfaced as Hot Pink Shade and have been slinging braids ever since. With THIS queen, you will find out QUICKLY why Shade is a dish best served…Hot Pink.

@HeyOceanKelly

Ocean Kelly, an artist from Atlanta, Georgia, captivates audiences with their gender-bending performances and quick, witty raps. Awarded Breakout Artist of the Year at the 2021 Wowie Awards, Ocean’s music has been featured on various television programs such as RuPaul’s Drag Race and We’re Here. Ocean is also the last drag daughter of drag mogul Bob The Drag Queen. Known for viral hits like “Wanda’s Cunty Vision” and “The Only One,” they made history at the Firefly Festival as one of the first artists to perform at a pride event there. With their latest single, “Omelette” (2024), Ocean continues to inspire and empower with their boundary-pushing artistry.

@ReverendDollars

Reverend Dollars is a Seattle-based DJ and producer who is co-organizer of the PØWER rave series, co-founder of Darqness Seattle, and host of Overnight, 1-5 AM Thursday mornings on KEXP. Much of her work has focused on bringing together Black, Trans, and Queer communities through the mediums of music and dance, with energetic DJ sets known for house, club and hip-hop beats played at a frenetic pace. Her music is available at reverenddollars.bandcamp.com 

@DJSpaceKase1111

Incoming Transmission: Greetings, interstellar voyagers. DJ SpaceKase here, transmitting cosmic frequencies with genre-defying tunes and a fully mobile setup ready for any adventure. Our mission? To ignite the dancefloor with brooding basslines, infectious rhythms, and ethereal melodies. Our vibe? Dropping diverse, high-voltage sets that seamlessly blend genres to create a journey into the unknown. Our side-quest? Actively involved in the queer community in Seattle, SpaceKase creates spaces where connections are forged and communities thrive, where everyone can find and lose themselves. Beyond the decks, SpaceKase is content producer, award-winning photographer, director, and visual artist. Join us in exploring the depths of sound and emotion, where every beat is a portal to another dimension.