I saw a short documentary about you, where you perform this very exotic number. I sometimes joke that I’m basically an awkward 13 year-old girl performing at a talent show – I may not be pretty or talented, but I’m going to smile and give it my all! I do tend to be a little more on the camp side, but for me true camp is always a blend of satire and sincerity, so there is a genuine quality in how I approach things. At some point, I decided I wanted to get on stage and talked to a queen about how to do that, and she told me to “just ask” and I’ve been performing ever since.Īs far as style, I don’t really have a character or persona, I just perform different sides of myself. It was political, punk, glamorous, irreverent, grotesque, campy, filthy, and beyond beyond beyond. When I moved to San Francisco, I was blown away by the drag scene there, especially around the legendary club Trannyshack, which was so much more than just being pretty. In high school I did some theater, and one time we did Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and they tried to give me a bigger part, but all I wanted was the drag part of Thisbe in the play-within-a-play. And in college, I’d often dress in drag for Halloween or other parties but never performed. My best friend and I would play My Little Ponies and wear her ballet tutus. I was a kid who liked dress-up and girly things. What drew you to drag, and your unique performing style? I was born and raised near Albany, NY – but I definitely grew up and came up in SF. You’re just everywhere! Where is your native land? I’m headed back that way for the summer, so I like to say I’m bi-coastal-curious! Plus, I’m flirting with LA more and more… These days I’m mostly in NYC–I moved here for grad school–but I got my start in SF, and still feel a bit like I left my heart there.
Of course! So, where are you right now? It seems you’ve been based in NYC and San Francisco, periodically. I only get annoyed when people forget one of the words, like Lil Miss Mess or Lil Hot Mess I know it’s a mouthful, but the Miss and especially Hot are important! Lil Miss Hot Mess: Friends call me all kinds of variations of Lil Miss Hot Mess: Lil Miss, Hot Mess, Mess, and LMHM. Thotyssey: Hi Lil Miss! Actually, let me ask… what do drag sisters and friends call you for short wen you’re out? Lil? With eclectic bi-coastal performances that range from old school punk rock to kindergarten-friendly, she has now made waves with a memorable spot: the energetic bearded lady among the ensemble of NYC queens backing Katy Perry live on the “SNL” season finale. Defying convention with her performing style and career trajectory, this queen has made her mark in a unique and major way.
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