Todrick Hall

Todrick Hall was born on April 4, 1985, in Plainview, Texas. He began his performance career at a young age, performing at Six Flags Over Texas and on cruises with Royal Caribbean and Holland America Line, as well as at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. His professional journey gained national attention when he appeared on the ninth season of ‘American Idol’ in 2010, where he reached the semi-finals. Despite Simon Cowell’s comment that he “wouldn’t amount to anything beyond a Broadway actor,” Hall leveraged this exposure to build a successful career. He later shared that he regretted hiding his sexuality during his time on ‘American Idol’. In 2011, he dedicated himself full-time to his YouTube channel, which he had started in 2006, showcasing his abilities in writing, directing, choreographing, and performing in original music videos and flash mobs.

His YouTube success led to a docuseries titled ‘Todrick’ on MTV in 2015, which chronicled his work. Hall also became a resident choreographer and judge on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ starting with its eighth season in 2016, a role he continued for several seasons and spin-offs. His theatrical career saw significant progression, with roles in Broadway productions like ‘The Color Purple’, ‘Memphis: The Musical’, ‘Kinky Boots’ (where he played Lola), ‘Chicago’ (as Billy Flynn), and ‘Waitress’. He has released several studio albums, including the visual albums ‘Straight Outta Oz’ (2016) and ‘Forbidden’ (2018), and an EP titled ‘Quarantine Queen’ in 2020. His work also includes collaborations with artists such as Beyoncé, for whom he choreographed the “Blow” music video, and Taylor Swift, with whom he collaborated on the “You Need to Calm Down” music video in 2019.