Peaches Christ

Joshua Grannell, known by his stage persona Peaches Christ, is an American underground drag performer, emcee, filmmaker, and actor, consistently drawing large audiences with his unique blend of drag, film, and camp. After developing the iconic Peaches Christ persona during his acclaimed senior thesis film, ‘Jizzmopper: A Love Story,’ which garnered an Audience Award at the annual Penn State Student Film Festival, Peaches Christ established a distinct blend of drag, film, and camp that consistently draws large audiences. This groundbreaking work laid the foundation for his future career, leading to the initiation of the ‘Midnight Mass’ movie event series in 1998 at the Landmark Theatres Bridge Theater in San Francisco. The series quickly gained renown for its elaborate pre-show stage productions, high-profile guest stars including Mink Stole, RuPaul, Elvira (Cassandra Peterson), and John Waters, and consistently attracted sell-out crowds, becoming a cultural phenomenon in the Bay Area.

Demonstrating his versatility and widespread appeal, Peaches Christ has also been featured on television productions such as VH1’s ‘Totally Gay!’ and AMC’s ‘Movies That Shook the World: Pink Flamingos,’ solidifying his presence across multiple entertainment platforms. Peaches Christ continues to be a prominent figure in the underground drag and entertainment industries, consistently delivering unique performances and engaging audiences globally. His legacy as a trailblazing performer, filmmaker, and cultural icon, known for pushing boundaries and celebrating queer art, continues to evolve, making him a highly sought-after talent for film, television, and live engagements.