Gina Tonic is a drag performer in New York City. We had a wide ranging discussion covering the history of drag, creating the illusion of gender, and drag as a performing art. You can find more about Gina Tonic at:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsGinaTonic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsginatonic/

Special Thanks

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Music

Blue Dot Sessions — Heliotrope

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