Meet Our Queens
Amanda Playwith - Marketing Director/Show Director
Amanda Playwith started her drag career in Greenville, NC. While living in Greenville she captured the Titles of Miss Gay Greenville America, Miss Dickinson Avenue and Miss Gay Greensboro America. She has been with Carolina drag brunch for over 3 years now as a show director.
Tatianna Matthews - Show Director
Tatianna, a drag performer mentored by Stacy Layne Matthews, began her career in 2010. Based in Wilmington, NC, she's performed nationwide, hosted events, and appeared on TV shows like "Our Kind of People" and "Hightown". Tatianna is involved in various drag events and pageants, aiming for international recognition as a full-time entertainer known for her elegance and class.
Emory Starr - Show Director
Emory Starr started her drag career in Charleston, SC while attending culinary school. Nowadays you can catch her shaking her thang as a Spotlight Diva at Legends Nightclub in Raleigh, NC. She captured the title of Miss gay NC America in 2010 as well as winning numerous other drag pageants.
Chloe Cassidy - Show Director
Bio Pending
Hannah Rae Rinse - Co Founder
Joshua Gray-Heim, aka Hannah Rae Rinse, of Fayetteville, NC, is a veteran in the beauty industry, owning J.Co Salon & Blo'Dry Bar. He champions LGBTQIA+ causes, mentors entrepreneurs, co-founds Carolina Drag Brunch, and supports aspiring authors through his publishing company. A judge in local pageants, he emphasizes inner beauty and empowerment, promoting self-confidence and resilience.
Alora Parque-Rain - Founder/Owner
Alora lives in Raleigh, NC and is the Founder of Carolina Drag Brunch. Started this organization to keep queens employed during the pandemic. While you dont see her perform often, shes there at the shows! She is also the DJ most of the time in boy mode!