Derik Klein, also known as Dolly Madison, shares his journey from performing in theater and singing to becoming a drag queen. He discusses his upbringing in a liberal and accepting family, his exploration of his sexuality, and finding his tribe in college. Derik talks about how throat cancer led him to discover drag and how it became a way for him to continue performing. He also discusses the drag scene in Seattle and the evolution of drag and the challenges faced by local drag queens in the era of reality TV shows like RuPaul's Drag Race. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity and staying true to oneself in drag performances. Derik also shares his experiences as a performer and the joy he finds in embodying different characters during his shows. He offers advice to aspiring drag queens, encouraging them to pursue drag for the love of it and not feel obligated to perform.

Derik Klein aka Dolly Madison

@kweendollymadison Instagram

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