RuPauls Drag Races Mrs. Kasha Davis: The Workhorse Queen of Drag
Table of Contents
Early Life and Career
Seven Years of Auditioning
Competing on RuPaul's Drag Race
Life After Drag Race
The Workhorse Queen
Hear Her Story on Amber Live!
Closing Note
Early Life and Career
For 18 years, Ed Popil worked as a manager at a telemarketing center in post-industrial Rochester, New York. By night, he secretly transformed into his drag persona - Mrs. Kasha Davis, a 1960's housewife trying to break free from domestic drudgery through performing. This character was an homage to Ed's own mother, who struggled with traditional gender roles.
Ed first got involved in drag by helping out at charity events. In 2008, he made his debut as Mrs. Kasha Davis at the Rochester Pride Parade. With her voluminous wigs, vintage dresses, and cat-eye glasses, Mrs. Kasha Davis quickly developed a following in Rochester's drag scene.
Seven Years of Auditioning
After developing her act over several years, Mrs. Kasha Davis set her sights on competing on RuPaul's Drag Race. She auditioned for the show seven years in a row before finally being cast at age 44. Her persistence paid off, proving it's never too late to follow your dreams.
Competing on RuPaul's Drag Race
Mrs. Kasha Davis brought her quirky housewife character to the national stage when she competed on Season 7 of RuPaul's Drag Race in 2015. Though she did not win, she won over fans with her self-deprecating humor and charm. She also showed off her sewing skills, theatricality, and ability to serve glamour despite her "advanced age" of 44.
Life After Drag Race
After the show, Mrs. Kasha Davis continued to build her drag career. She tours constantly, headlining shows across the US and internationally. She also appeared in commercials for companies like GEICO and Uber Eats.
On YouTube and social media, she gives fans a glimpse into her home and drag life as "The Dumpster Diva of Drag." Her popularity proves that drag is for performers of all ages.
The Workhorse Queen
Now in her 50s, Mrs. Kasha Davis embraces her role as a "workhorse queen." She prides herself on being a hard-working, self-made drag artist who forged her own path instead of relying on fame from Drag Race. Don’t miss her documentary, Workhorse Queen! She has also been shooting pilot episodes of a children's show, Imagination Station.
With her relentless touring schedule, constant content creation, and non-stop hustle, Mrs. Kasha Davis lives up to her reputation as a workhorse queen. She shows that success in drag requires talent, drive, and tenacity.
Hear Her Story on Amber Live!
Tune in to the drag queen comedy talk show Amber Live! to hear Mrs. Kasha Davis tell her story in her own words. She'll discuss her journey to Drag Race, life after the show, and her secrets to success as the workhorse queen of drag.
Don't miss this hilarious and inspiring interview with a boundary-breaking drag legend!
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