Jackie Cox

Jackie Cox launched her professional performance career in 2009, starring in the title role of ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ at Theatre Out at the Empire Theater in Santa Ana, California. Early in her journey as Jackie Cox, she established her unique drag style competing in the ‘So You Think You Can Drag’ competition at New World Stages in New York. Her visibility expanded with television appearances on ‘Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen’ in 2017 and ‘What Would You Do?’ in 2018. Cox achieved wider industry recognition as a contestant on the highly anticipated twelfth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, which premiered on January 23, 2020.

In a notable storyline, she showcased her versatility by appearing both in and out of drag, portraying Darius Rose during a wedding crash. Beyond this, she has been featured in various web series and music videos, further diversifying her entertainment portfolio across digital platforms. A prominent Iranian-Canadian drag queen and entertainer, Jackie Cox leverages her platform for important advocacy work, actively supporting the #BlackLivesMatter movement and spearheading voter registration initiatives targeting young and queer individuals. She is also deeply involved in supporting local businesses within her Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood in New York City.

Her unique blend of performance artistry, cultural impact, and dedicated activism underscores her marketability as a multifaceted talent in both entertainment and social impact spheres.