We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Pariah Sinclair a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Pariah , looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Do you wish you had started sooner?

I wish I would have practiced and polished my makeup and overall appearance before performing. My first time performing, which was at a drag competition, was the first time I painted a finished face and put myself in full time. I kind of just jumped into when I was in college and was learning as I went along. I feel like it took two years for me to become somewhat polished and happy with my appearance. Doing drag while in college is definitely not easy.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

Pariah Sinclair is Baltimore’s ONLY housewife. I am a drag queen, host, and show producer who has been performing around the DMV and beyond for 7 years! I am known for my beauty, wit, and campy/comedic numbers. I am proud of the shows I have brought to Baltimore, including Scandalous Saturdays at Sidebar and my current shows at Ottobar.

In addition to my shows I produce, I host shows for SADBRUNCH, which is a drag event company that produces shows all over the country!

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

Being able to entertain people and take them out of the real world for a few hours. As a show producer and host, it is my job to create a safe space for people. As a comedy queen, I love making people laugh and creating memorable moments at shows,

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can provide some insight – you never know who might benefit from the enlightenment.

When it comes to drag specifically, non drag performers do not understand how much work and preparation goes into putting together a look and a number, Performing on stage is like 10 percent of being a drag artist. Many drag artists make their own costumes and wigs. Many performers, including myself, make mixes for our numbers. Makeup can take anywhere from 1-3 hours.

I feel like Rupauls Drag Race makes drag look so easy because they do not really show how long it takes to paint and get into an outfit.

Contact Info:

• Website: linktree,com/pariahsinclair
• Instagram: @talldragqueen
• Facebook: Pariah Sinclair
• Twitter: @talldragqueen
• Other: venmo and cashapp: talldragqueen

Image Credits
Rau Photography for the pic with black lace outfit. Studio5 for the pic with leopard cape gown.