Grizzly Kiki

When we last spoke to Alaska, she had just released her debut album, "ANUS." Now, a year later, the album has become a huge success & will most certainly become a drag staple for years to come. With her "ANUS," Alaska cemented the use of the phrase "I love your pussy" as a term of endearment. It's a family favorite here at Grizzly KiKi! We took this opportunity to catch up with Alaska. As she drove through Death Valley, we talked about touring on the RuPaul's Drag Race Battle of the Season 2016 Extravaganza Tour; What its like working with Cory on "Bro'Laska"; and how the Golden Girls would deal with today's modern conveniences. In case you missed it, Alaska was also recently revealed as a cast member on Season 2 of RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race!

"How you doin' mis amores? Do you want to see my CuCu?" Cynthia Lee Fontaine may be from Puerto Rico, but her southern roots are strong and she's keeping Austin weird. The undisputed fan favorite of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8, she made her mark during a very short period of time. Beloved by both viewers and her fellow competitors, she was crowned this season's Miss Congeniality. A fireball of love, Cynthia has dedicated her life to counseling Queer youth, both in Puerto Rico and Austin. Today, she is sharing herself with the world and using her life experiences to educate and inspire through her one woman show, "Cynthia Lee Fontaine: Intimate CuCu Confessions." Presented during a limited run at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, the show was a hit. Stay tuned, as it may be taken on tour in the near future. In her first post-Drag Race recorded interview, Cynthia is now on Grizzly KiKi!

"How you doin' mis amores? Do you want to see my CuCu?" Cynthia Lee Fontaine may be from Puerto Rico, but her southern roots are strong and she's keeping Austin weird. The undisputed fan favorite of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8, she made her mark during a very short period of time. Beloved by both viewers and her fellow competitors, she was crowned this season's Miss Congeniality. A fireball of love, Cynthia has dedicated her life to counseling Queer youth, both in Puerto Rico and Austin. Today, she is sharing herself with the world and using her life experiences to educate and inspire through her one woman show, "Cynthia Lee Fontaine: Intimate CuCu Confessions." Presented during a limited run at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, the show was a hit. Stay tuned, as it may be taken on tour in the near future. In her first post-Drag Race recorded interview, Cynthia is now on Grizzly KiKi!

Joey Arias is preternatural. No other word suits this iconic performer, who defies all pre-conceived notions of drag, theatre, and gender. He is the only guest to have greeted us with his own sound effects, setting the tone for what would be one of our most entertaining interviews to date. During our time with him, we traced his life journey through stories about his upbringing, early days in New York, and world travels. Joey entranced us with anecdotes about his family; friendships with Klaus Nomi, Susanne Bartsch, and Manfred Mugler; and his numerous escapades with Sherry Vine. And these are just the tip of the iceberg! In order to fully appreciate our interview with Joey Arias, do as he does - don your birthday suit, dance, and break out your good gong!

Joey Arias is preternatural. No other word suits this iconic performer, who defies all pre-conceived notions of drag, theatre, and gender. He is the only guest to have greeted us with his own sound effects, setting the tone for what would be one of our most entertaining interviews to date. During our time with him, we traced his life journey through stories about his upbringing, early days in New York, and world travels. Joey entranced us with anecdotes about his family; friendships with Klaus Nomi, Susanne Bartsch, and Manfred Mugler; and his numerous escapades with Sherry Vine. And these are just the tip of the iceberg! In order to fully appreciate our interview with Joey Arias, do as he does - don your birthday suit, dance, and break out your good gong!

Lypsinka is an icon, legend, & lip-synch pioneer. The creation of John Epperson, she is a fully-realized character borne from 1950's fashion illustrations and inspired by models such as Dovima and Veruschka. Over the years, Lypsinka has remained true to her look, but has also inspired designers such as Thierry Mugler, for whom she walked in the early 1990's. In addition, Lypsinka expresses herself through immaculately mixed sound clips sourced and constructed by John Epperson. In our interview with John, we delved into Lypsinka's origins, and where he believed both he and she fit into the world of theater, art, and drag. John is not a drag queen, but rather an actor who portrays Lypsinka on stage and uses the art of drag to bring her to life!

Lypsinka is an icon, legend, & lip-synch pioneer. The creation of John Epperson, she is a fully-realized character borne from 1950's fashion illustrations and inspired by models such as Dovima and Veruschka. Over the years, Lypsinka has remained true to her look, but has also inspired designers such as Thierry Mugler, for whom she walked in the early 1990's. In addition, Lypsinka expresses herself through immaculately mixed sound clips sourced and constructed by John Epperson. In our interview with John, we delved into Lypsinka's origins, and where he believed both he and she fit into the world of theater, art, and drag. John is not a drag queen, but rather an actor who portrays Lypsinka on stage and uses the art of drag to bring her to life!

Trixie Mattel is made of sugar, spice, and everything nice. While on Season 7 of RuPaul's Drag Race, she quickly became a fan favorite. Her dark sense of humor and over-the-top makeup - and that's saying a lot for a drag queen - made her stand out from other queens who were serving fish and beauty beats. Trixie is in no way concerned with creating a female illusion; everything about her aesthetic is intended to evoke the exaggerated features and proportions of the dolls little girls play with - and that little boys steal from them. However, underneath the swaths of pink; 99 pounds of makeup; padding 3 feet deep; and hair that would rival Lady Bunny's, is a boy from Milwaukee who took "Trixie" - his stepfather's derogatory nickname for him - and used it as a vehicle for empowerment. Visually, Trixie is quite disarming, and tends to get away with everything short of murder. In her show, "Ages 3 and Up," she explores the darker side of her life experiences, using comedy as a tool for catharsis. It provides a peek behind the eyeliner at Brian Firkus, the man who mans the helm of the SS Trixie! Listen as we talk about her summer residency in Provincetown, traveling across the country with a busload of queens, and "UNHhhh," her YouTube series with Katya Zamolodchikova.

Trixie Mattel is made of sugar, spice, and everything nice. While on Season 7 of RuPaul's Drag Race, she quickly became a fan favorite. Her dark sense of humor and over-the-top makeup - and that's saying a lot for a drag queen - made her stand out from other queens who were serving fish and beauty beats. Trixie is in no way concerned with creating a female illusion; everything about her aesthetic is intended to evoke the exaggerated features and proportions of the dolls little girls play with - and that little boys steal from them. However, underneath the swaths of pink; 99 pounds of makeup; padding 3 feet deep; and hair that would rival Lady Bunny's, is a boy from Milwaukee who took "Trixie" - his stepfather's derogatory nickname for him - and used it as a vehicle for empowerment. Visually, Trixie is quite disarming, and tends to get away with everything short of murder. In her show, "Ages 3 and Up," she explores the darker side of her life experiences, using comedy as a tool for catharsis. It provides a peek behind the eyeliner at Brian Firkus, the man who mans the helm of the SS Trixie! Listen as we talk about her summer residency in Provincetown, traveling across the country with a busload of queens, and "UNHhhh," her YouTube series with Katya Zamolodchikova.

She's a very busy woman and she hasn't got all day!! Ginger Minj is a self-proclamimed "chain smoking cross dresser for Christ" and "Glamor Toad." Since competing on Season 7 of RuPaul's Drag Race, Ginger has been on a whirlwind tour of every city, state, and country you can think of. Aside from her own independent gigs, she was also on the Battle of the Seasons tour, which went to over 50 cities around the world. We caught up with Ginger while at home in Orlando, just after she was announced as a cast member on RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race Season 2. Ginger's life in drag began many years before she was cast on Drag Race. A native of Florida, she grew up in the theatre and pursued a career on Broadway before becoming a full-time drag queen. And, what a queen she is! For Ginger, drag is not merely a means to an end. Rather, it complements and enhances her multiple talents, which include singing and acting. As can be seen during her season, she takes the art form very seriously, in her words, "sometimes too seriously." At the end of it all, however, Ginger is a queen's queen and is just as much a fan and admirer of drag as she is a drag queen. During our interview with Ginger, we talk about her upcoming album, the recent tragedy at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, her performance of "I Am What I Am" for Harvey Fierstein, and her deep love of Tina Turner!