Jinkx Monsoon Interview: Becoming Maestro, Representation & More | Doctor Who

Jinkx Monsoon (she/her) is a two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race winner, award-winning actor, and recording artist. She made her highly-anticipated Broadway debut in 2023 as Matron "Mama" Morton in Chicago, breaking box office records during an extended 10-week run. Most recently, she played Audrey in the off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors opposite Corbin Bleu and made her Doctor Who debut as new fan-favorite villain Maestro. She's toured the world performing original cabaret shows with music partner Major Scales, including the hit Off-Broadway sensation The Vaudevillians. Her accolades include the Gregory Award for her portrayal of Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The MAC Award for original show The Ginger Snapped, and most recently the "Best Live Theatre" award for The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show at the 2024 Queerties. In 2025, she'll make her Carnegie Hall debut with "Jinkx Monsoon: Live at Carnegie Hall." She recently has been nominated for a Dorian Award for "Best Supporting Performance - Drama" for Maestro

Jinkx first garnered an international fan base following her win on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 5 (2013), and continued her winning streak on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7 (2022) where she was crowned “Queen of All Queens,” winning the competition against all previous winners.

Jinkx has voiced characters for such animated shows as Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (playing the beloved character Lemongrab), Steven Universe, Helluva Boss, Mighty Magiswords, and Bravest Warriors.

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