Sasha Velour | |
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Born | Alexander Hedges Steinberg[1] June 25, 1987 Berkeley, California, U.S. |
Education | Vassar College (BA) Center for Cartoon Studies (MFA) |
Occupation(s) | Drag queen, artist |
Years active | 2009–present |
Known for | RuPaul's Drag Race (season 9) winner |
Partner | Johnny Velour |
Father | Mark D. Steinberg |
Website | sashavelour |
Alexander "Sasha" Hedges Steinberg (born June 25, 1987), known professionally as Sasha Velour, is an American drag queen, artist, actor, and stage and television producer, based in Brooklyn, New York.[2][3] Velour is known for winning the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, her drag revue NightGowns, and her one-queen theatrical work, Smoke & Mirrors.[4][5]