Also called: Drag Artist, Drag Entertainer
Performs in exaggerated costume and makeup, combining lip-syncing, comedy, dance, and hosting at clubs, shows, and events.
A drag performer spends two hours on makeup and costume, hosts a show at a club, and performs three numbers. Many also design costumes and post content.
Highly variable; famous performers earn far more from tours and TV.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No degree; you teach yourself makeup, costumes and performance, then build a following by performing at clubs, open stages and competitions.
Ways in: Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Theater.
Growing about average. Stable niche.
Low risk for 10 years. Live drag combines makeup, costume, comedy and crowd work that stays human.
Classes: Theater, Dance, Art, Cosmetology CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2099.
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