About the Workshop
Presenters: Zak Keith (they/them)
Adult Led
Level: Beginning
For: Both middle and high school students
Description: Drag artistry has grown with our queer community to a global phenomena! However, Drag has a long and rich history of providing safe spaces for authentic expression. Come learn about that history, hear the experiences of a local Drag artist, and craft your own Drag persona! Entering the world of Drag can be intense, but after this workshop you will leave inspired and informed on how to develop your own artistry.
About the Presenters
Zak Keith (they/them) Born and raised in rural Appalachia Virginia, they have spent their life learning about Queer identity and best practices for supporting LGBTQIA2S+ communities. They use their knowledge as a foundation for programming and advocacy, and their Drag artistry for teaching and expressing Queer culture. They received their bachelor degrees from Virginia Tech in sociology, criminology, and psychology. They are currently a graduate student at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) working with LGBTQIA+ youth to expand our understanding of how digital technology and family relationships inform identity development. Their Drag persona Rogue Roulette was created to resist heteronormativity and supporting freedom of expression and authenticity- all while being fabulously unpredictable!
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