Cloaca is a celebrated drag queen and performance artist based in Nevada City, California, known for hosting vibrant shows across the area. She brings a playful and inclusive spirit to the stage, describing her art as “providing a platform for queer artists,” and frequently appears alongside other Bay Area drag talent at brunches, bingo nights, and fundraising events. Cloaca serves as a beloved local drag luminary and community hostess, using humor and theatrical flair to unite and uplift Northern California’s queer community.

Mercedez Munro (born Lonnie Haley) is a celebrated San Francisco drag performer, activist, and pageant queen—holding titles such as Miss Gay United States 2013, Miss Gay California, and serving as Absolute Empress LII (2017–2018) of the Imperial Council of San Francisco. She is the matriarch of the “House of Munro,” nurturing over two dozen drag daughters, DJs, promoters, and makeup artists, and is known for her classic old‑school style filled with feathers, rhinestones, and glamour.

Amoura Teese (she/they) is a vibrant Latinx drag diva from the San Francisco Bay Area, celebrated for her high‑energy performances as a live singer, dancer, MC, show producer, and seamstress with over eight years of experience in entertainment . She gained recognition as Miss Gay San Francisco 2019 and is a beloved Sunday drag brunch host at venues like The Port Bar and the Port Bar, where she’s known as a “Bay Area icon” and consummate entertainer

Mahlae Balenciaga is a charismatic and seasoned drag queen based in San Francisco, renowned as a decorated pageant performer, she earned the title of Miss Gay California United States 2013 and has served as a preliminary competitor to the national Miss Gay United States competition. Famed for her quick wit, stage presence, and playful charm, Mahlae consistently elevates San Francisco’s queer nightlife with humor, glamour, and community-driven performance art

The Countess Katya Smirnoff‑Skyy is a revered San Francisco drag chanteuse who has captivated Bay Area audiences for over 17 years with her signature blend of opera, pop, and spirited theatrics . As a live-singing cabaret star, she’s the celebrated host of the long-running “Katya Presents” series at Martuni’s—recently marking its 18th anniversary—and was honored as the 2024 Best of the Bay editors’ pick for her showtune-powered performances at venues like Oasis and the New Conservatory Theatre Center.

Free Freddie is the resident DJ for drag events at the National. She is also an electrifying live percussionist beloved in Nevada City, known for spinning tech house fusion at venues like The Fern. She brings energetic beats and immersive dance-floor vibes to rooftop and festival stages, blending underground grooves and live synth percussion to elevate the party experience .