Shea Coulee

Shea Couleé has transitioned from a renowned drag queen to a multifaceted entertainer, having achieved significant recognition in television, music, and activism. After securing a top-four placement on season nine of RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2017, Shea Couleé quickly established themselves as a multifaceted entertainer across television, music, and activism. Couleé, who graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2011 with a degree in costume design, laid a strong foundation for their theatrical career by performing in ‘Ten Square’ and serving as the lead designer for Shakespeare’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’ during their studies. They officially launched their drag career in 2012, building a unique artistic vision that blended theatricality with performance.

Their breakthrough on RuPaul’s Drag Race garnered international attention, notably earning public approval from Naomi Campbell for their portrayal in the Snatch Game challenge. The same year, Couleé released their debut EP, ‘Couleé-D,’ marking their official entry into the music industry. Building on this momentum, Couleé launched the web series ‘Call Me Couleé’ in 2018, chronicling their life post-Drag Race. In 2020, Couleé returned to the franchise, winning the highly competitive fifth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, an achievement that solidified their status as a global drag icon.

With a robust platform, Couleé leverages their over 1.5 million Instagram followers to champion important social causes. They actively advocate for racial equality and LGBTQ+ rights, endorsing political figures and participating in pivotal events such as the Drag March for Change. Their commitment to the drag community is further demonstrated through their mentorship of emerging talent via Maison Couleé, fostering the next generation of performers. Couleé’s dedication to their craft, combined with their multifaceted career across television, music, acting, and activism, positions them as a leading voice and entertainer in contemporary culture.