D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce

Birth Name:

Darius Jeremy Pierce

Birth Place:

Paris, Texas, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Graduated with honors from Southern Methodist University
Began dressing in drag in high school, mostly in history and theater class
A longtime stand-up comedian, he often performs under the persona of Laquifa
Created his most well-known drag personality, Shangela, in 2009
Released his debut single, "Call Me Laquifa", in August of 2011
After relocating to Los Angeles in the late 2000s, he would land a spot on season two of "RuPaul's Drag Race" in 2010
Became his high school's first male cheerleader

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