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Crown Jewel
Egyptian-born drag queen whose name means 'I am an Egyptian woman.' Created Nefertitties, the first Egyptian-themed cabaret show, now a Brooklyn institution. A prolific LGBTQI+ activist connecting Cairo's underground queer culture with the global drag community.
Crown Jewel
Egyptian drag artist, belly dancer, and LGBTQ+ refugee named one of BBC's 100 Most Influential Women in 2018. Uses belly dancing in drag to protest Egypt's persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals, with performance proceeds supporting queer campaigners in Cairo.
Crown Jewel
Underground drag performer in Cairo who navigates Egypt's hostile legal climate where LGBTQ+ people face charges of debauchery and public indecency. Performs at private gatherings, drawing on ancient Egyptian iconography and modern pop culture.