Utica Queen is the self-described "cooky spooky" queen of RuPaul's Drag Race season 13. When it comes to Drag Race history, it took the show and its fans quite a while to get used to a style of drag that wasn't so fixated on the art of female illusion. The first three winners in the series kept things pretty close to traditions, but the game was changed when a queen as spooky as Sharon Needles was able to beat the competition and snatch the crown.
Since Sharon Needles' win on Drag Race season 4, we've had quite a few off-the-wall winners that challenged everyone's idea of what drag is or can be, including season 9's Sasha Velour and season 11's Yvie Oddly. But it can be a challenge for these queens to break boundaries on such a consistent basis, never settling for the obvious or the bare minimum. Still, when done right, the fans are quick to embrace these different styles of drag and the artists that introduce them to those new ideas.
From Minneapolis, Minnesota, 25-year-old Utica Queen is ready to bring the cook and the spook to RuPaul's Drag Race season 13. It's clear right away that Utica is a very visual drag performer who has an artsy side and an over-the-top aesthetic. She was raised on a farm in the Midwest, so she's definitely a fan of animals and that "hometown-iness." Utica is a designer who loves playing with colors and achieving an ethereal aesthetic. She talked about drawing all of her looks in advance, and how she also makes a lot of them herself. Despite her colorful personality and looks, Utica makes sure to tell the fans that she can go for the goth as well. While we wait for Drag Race season 13, make sure to follow Utica Queen on Instagram.
There's no doubt that Utica Queen will bring a lot of creativity to RuPaul's Drag Race season 13. Despite the fact that comparisons to other Drag Race alumni are bound to happen, the fans are very excited to see Utica's fresh perspective on this art form. Hopefully, she'll be able to make it far in the competition and will keep gagging us all with over-the-top looks on the runway.
New year, new season of Drag Race. The world is ready to ring in the Ru Year with the cast of season 13.
RuPaul's Drag Race season 13 premieres Friday, January 1, 2021 at 8pm EST on VH1.
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